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WP187 Noise Programme

DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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02 Jun 2025 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WP187 Noise Programme" was conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), located in Bristol, UK. Aimed at the mechanical and electrical engineering services industry, this contract involves specialist laboratory testing to measure car exhaust noise. The procurement follows a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, aligned with a framework agreement. The status is complete, with UTAC UK LTD awarded the contract on 22 May 2025. The procurement addresses requirements within the UK, and the signed contract is valued at £155,700 GBP, demonstrating DVSA's commitment to fulfilling their MSU Work related to noise testing.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialised in providing mechanical and electrical engineering services, or those offering innovative noise testing solutions. While the procurement method is limited, indicating a predetermined selection, similar tenders may arise from DVSA or other public bodies, encouraging businesses to align with public frameworks to enhance their eligibility for future contracts. Companies with expertise in laboratory testing, emissions analysis, or noise measurement technology would be well-suited to compete in similar or upcoming procurement activities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP187 Noise Programme

Notice Description

As part of the MSU Work and commitment from DfT, DVSA need to commission specialist laboratory testing to measure the noise emitted from the exhaust of 5 cars.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist laboratory testing to measure the noise emitted from the exhaust of 5 cars.

Procurement Information

This is a Call-off from a Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052abc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029184-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UTAC

Further Information

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