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Calibration, Repair and maintenance of existing Maha Testing equipment

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

28 May 2026 at 07:50

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
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07 Aug 2025 at 07:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Jul 2025 at 15:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Jul 2025 at 15:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) involves a contract for the calibration, repair, and maintenance of existing Maha testing equipment. The procurement falls under the public authority's central government category, with the operations centred in Bristol, UK. The latest stage in the procurement is a contract amendment, dated 28 May 2026, highlighting a substantial modification due to unforeseen circumstances. The modification allows for a term increase of more than 10% and potential addition of new goods or services up to 50% of the contract's original value. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the compliance and functionality of DVSA's testing equipment, with the modification scheduled to take effect from 8 June 2026, extending until at least 31 July 2027, with a potential maximum extension to 31 July 2028. The procurement method is direct award, driven by technical rationale, wherein Maha UK Limited remains the sole provider suitably qualified to execute these requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in equipment maintenance and repair, given the unique technical challenges associated with the ageing Maha testing equipment. Businesses possessing technical expertise in handling bespoke and specialist vehicle testing equipment would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The direct award method reiterates the necessity for suppliers to be adept in handling specific technical requirements and understanding the intricacies of the equipment used at DVSA sites across the UK. The procurement allows for potential growth through the addition of services and goods as equipment needs evolve, making it an attractive prospect for technically proficient firms aiming to extend their footprint within central government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Calibration, Repair and maintenance of existing Maha Testing equipment

Notice Description

DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) has awarded a single Contractor to calibrate, service/maintain and repair of Individual Vehicle Approvals (IVA) testing equipment and Enforcement Equipment at DVSA sites including Goods Vehicle Test Stations (GVTS) that was previously purchased from Maha UK Limited. The Contractor shall provide technical expertise and services to enable continued compliant use of the equipment.

Procurement Information

This notice is to inform the market that DVSA have issued a Direct Award contract for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair, and purchase of new of its MAHA vehicle testing equipment. The equipment comprises of, but not limited to; Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors, and Headlamp Aim Testers, 4 Post Lifts for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) testing for Road Traffic Enforcement Activities and Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA). DVSA wish to follow the Direct Award route to market. This is justified based on competition being absent due to technical reasons PA 2023 Reg 41, section 6, schedule 5 justification, single source subsection 6a & b of the PA 2023: * (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and * (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. * The services are currently supplied under contract with MAHA UK Limited for provision of UK engineering services with technical support in the UK. The contract is due to expire with no option to extend further. A contract is now required for the below period directly with the calibration, maintenance, and repair provider. MAHA UK as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) are the only supplier with the technical expertise to meet the requirements of the contract. The requirement is for a period of 1 year with an option to extend (1+1+1). Services are required at DVSA sites across the UK. The volume of services is expected to decrease, with the removal of assets, during the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056074
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049999-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Driver and 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
Postcode Area
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

Maha UK Limited

Further Information

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