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Calibration, Repair and maintenance of VLT Roller Brake Testers

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

19 Aug 2025 at 06:59

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 14:21

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority located in Bristol, had initiated a procurement process for the Calibration, Repair, and Maintenance of VLT Roller Brake Testers across the United Kingdom. The procurement process, identified as T280022868, was activated through a direct award due to the technical nature of the requirements. Initially, the contract was awarded to V L Test Systems Limited, an SME located in Buckingham, with the contract period set from 30th July 2025 to 29th July 2026, with options for renewal. However, a tender cancellation notice was later issued on 19th August 2025, indicating the termination of the procurement process due to incorrect information in a previous notice.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, primarily those with technical expertise in VLT Roller Brake Testers and operating within the UK's commercial vehicle testing sector. The direct award process, justified by the lack of technical competition and specific expertise requirements, highlighted the potential for niche suppliers to engage in higher-value contracts without competitive bidding. Such contracts can be particularly advantageous for SMEs like V L Test Systems Limited, who operate as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and possess industry-specific capability, thereby supporting business growth through specialised government contracts.

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Notice Title

Calibration, Repair and maintenance of VLT Roller Brake Testers

Notice Description

DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) is seeking a single supplier to provide calibration and repair to Roller Brake Testers (RBT) previously purchased from V L Test Systems Limited located at Goods Vehicle Test Stations (GVTS). The supplier 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 wish to Direct Award a contract for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair, of its VL Test Systems equipment vehicle testing equipment. The equipment comprises of Roller Brake Testers 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 VL Test Systems 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. VL Test Systems Limited 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05607b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049670-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£81,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

V L TEST SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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