This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 14:09

Award

07 May 2026 at 15:39

Award

07 May 2026 at 15:03

Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Speed Measuring Devices 2026" contract. This contract focuses on the services category, particularly the supply, repair, and maintenance of speed measuring devices used in motorcycle and moped tests across the UK. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method due to a lack of suitable alternative suppliers, with the award being issued to LET Automotive NV from Belgium. The contract, valued at £490,000 with a gross amount of £588,000, commenced on 1st June 2026 and is initially set to run until 31st May 2029, with the possibility of two 12-month renewals.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises capable of providing highly specialised vehicle maintenance and repair services. The contract's direct award method highlights the scarcity of competition, indicating that businesses with technical expertise in speed measurement technology could position themselves as key industry players. SMEs looking to expand their market presence in the UK public sector, particularly those with capabilities aligned with vehicle and related equipment services (CPV code 50100000), would benefit from engaging with opportunities like this for long-term strategic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Speed Measuring Devices 2026

Notice Description

DVSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport. DVSA carries out driving tests, approves people to be driving instructors and MOT testers,carries out tests to make sure that cars, lorries and buses are safe to drive, carries out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitors vehicle recalls. As part of the motorcycle and moped tests, the module 1 test is conducted in an off-road Motorcycle Manoeuvring Area (MMA). DVSA presently conducts around 70,000 module 1 tests nationally each year, these are currently delivered from 66 locations throughout the UK. There is a requirement to measure the speed of the rider at a fixed point when completing several of the mandatory exercises. DVSA is looking to secure a single supplier to supply, repair and maintain the Speed Measuring Devices used to capture the riders speed.

Planning Information

DVSA is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market. The purpose is to gather insights into the market’s capacity and appetite for the upcoming Speed Measuring Device 2026 requirement. The RFI will be open from 2 September 2025 to 16 September 2025. If you are interested in participating and would like access to the RFI documents, please contact the team at: G&Scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk

Procurement Information

The chosen procurement route was via Direct Award. We came to this conclusion following failed market engagement/ research, confirming the fact there are no suitable suppliers outside of the incumbent. In the specific cases and circumstances laid down in PA23, contracting authorities may award public contracts by a Direct Award without prior publication. "PA23, Reg 41, schedule 5, paragraph 6a & 6b - The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: (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."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05925e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054823-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LET AUTOMOTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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