Planning

Speed Measuring Devices 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Transport, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the supply, repair, and maintenance of Speed Measuring Devices. The tender, titled "Speed Measuring Devices 2026," falls under the services category, particularly focusing on the repair and maintenance of vehicles and related equipment. It will be applicable throughout the United Kingdom, with a total estimated contract value of £588,000. Currently at the preliminary market engagement phase, the DVSA is inviting insights through a Request for Information (RFI), which is open from 2 September 2025 to 16 September 2025. This phase aims to gauge market capacity and appetite before transitioning to the subsequent stages of procurement.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, within the vehicle repair and maintenance services sector. With DVSA seeking a single supplier, businesses that specialise in speed measurement technology and related maintenance can significantly benefit. The contract period is set to begin on 21 April 2026, lasting until 20 April 2029, with the possibility of renewal, which underlines a stable and potentially growing partnership with a central government authority. Companies well-suited to this opportunity should ideally have capabilities in both supply and maintenance of electronic speed measurement systems, ensuring compliance with DVSA's specific requirements. Engaging with the current RFI will provide valuable insights and position businesses favourably for future bidding stages.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05925e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053228-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
g&scategoryteam@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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