Award

Speed Measuring Devices 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 public procurement process for the "Speed Measuring Devices 2026" contract was initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement, focusing on repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles, falls under the services category with a gross value of £588,000. This procurement process began in the planning stage with a market engagement notice in September 2025, moving through the tender phase, and culminating in an award stage. The contract was directly awarded to LET Automotive N.V., following a rationale of absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement was scheduled for contract signing on 19 May 2026, with a contract period extending from 26 May 2026 to 25 May 2029, and potential renewals for up to two additional years.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the automotive services sector. Businesses with capabilities in supplying, repairing, and maintaining speed measuring and related devices stand to benefit significantly. With DVSA’s national reach across 66 locations for motorcycle tests, this contract provides considerable exposure and the chance to expand operational capabilities and service offerings. The direct award method, albeit in this case for specialised technical reasons, underscores the potential for niche providers to leverage their expertise in future procurement opportunities.

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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/042144-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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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