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WP183.1 Motorcycle Noise Programme

DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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13 Oct 2025 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "WP183.1 Motorcycle Noise Programme," was initiated by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for a contract involving mechanical and electrical engineering services related to motorcycle noise emissions testing in the UK. Classified under the services category, this procurement stage has been marked as 'complete' as of the document date, 13th October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a call-off from a framework without prior publication, indicating that it falls outside the usual procurement directive scope. The contract, valued at £244,597.50, was signed on 13th May 2025 and has since been awarded to UTAC UK LTD, with the status noted as 'active'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services, especially those experienced in noise emissions testing. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in the field of motorcycle noise emissions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements. The contract, being a call-off from a framework, suggests a predefined supplier list, but future opportunities may open the door for additional businesses with strong technical offers. The primary investigation for noise emissions, involving various classes of motorcycles, indicates a niche area that could benefit firms focused on research and environmental compliance services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP183.1 Motorcycle Noise Programme

Notice Description

Contract variation to include further preconditioning testing. Primary investigation into noise emissions testing of a 2 wheeled road motorcycle and replacement exhaust systems from each L3e classes, A1, A2 and A3

Lot Information

Lot 1

Primary investigation into noise emissions testing of a 2 wheeled road motorcycle and replacement exhaust systems from each L3e classes, A1, A2 and A3

Procurement Information

This is a Call-off from a Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ade6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064594-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£244,597 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UTAC

Further Information

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