Award

Calibration, Repair of existing BM, Tecalemit and AVL equipment plus maintenance of legacy equipment

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 11:18

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 06:37

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 06:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, has awarded a contract under the industry category of repair and maintenance services to Gemco UK Limited. The contract involves the calibration, repair, and maintenance of existing BM, Tecalemit, and AVL equipment, along with the upkeep of legacy equipment. The contract follows a direct award procurement method, initiated due to a lack of competition for technical reasons, allowing the market to be informed of the necessity of engaging the specialised services of Gemco UK Limited. The contract, valued at £480,000, is scheduled to commence on 7 August 2025 with completion expected by 31 July 2026. It includes an option to renew for additional terms (1+1+1), highlighting the ongoing requirement for these critical services across various DVSA sites in the UK, including the Highlands and Islands.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised technical expertise within the vehicle testing equipment sector. Such services are crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of DVSA’s vehicle testing facilities. Companies equipped with the experience and technical capabilities to handle complex calibration and maintenance of vehicle testing equipment can benefit from engaging in similar tenders. Reaching out to government agencies like the DVSA for such projects not only offers revenue potential but also positions a business as a specialist provider capable of delivering critical services within the public sector, paving the way for further opportunities as government entities continue to seek reliable suppliers for technological maintenance and support.

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Notice Title

Calibration, Repair of existing BM, Tecalemit and AVL equipment plus maintenance of legacy equipment

Notice Description

DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) has awarded a single supplier to calibrate, service/maintain and repair Goods Vehicle Testing Equipment (GVTS) specific to Tecalemit Garage services Ltd and BM Autoteknik but also including AVL Emission Testers plus legacy equipment that DVSA has owned for 25+ years. 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 has awarded by Direct Award a contract to for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair of it's BM Autoteknik vehicle testing equipment, AVL Emission Testers, Tecalemit Motorcycle RBT's and further legacy equipment. The equipment comprises of but not limited to; Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors, Load Simulators, Emission Testers, Headlamp Aim Testers, Motorcycle Lifts and pit jacks for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV's) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV's) testing, Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) testing and Road Traffic Enforcement activities. 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 technical reasons for justification are as follows; The services are currently supplied under contract with Tecalemit Workshop Equipment Limited who are a subsidiary of Gemco 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. 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 including highlands and Islands. 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-0561c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046866-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
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

GEMCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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