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DVA Test Centres Projects

DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY DVA

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Belfast is actively engaged in a procurement process titled "DVA Test Centres Projects," which is focused on delivering architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services within Northern Ireland, classified under the CPV code 71000000. Currently in the award stage, the contract runs from 17th November 2025 to 31st December 2026, having been awarded to Capita Property and Infrastructure Ltd, now known as WSP. This initiative involves managing the construction of multiple test centres, with active plans to secure designs and planning permissions. Notably, the procurement process follows the legal framework established by the EU directive 2014/24/EU, as cited in its legal basis. The procurement method is primarily centred around a service contract for both planning and consultancy tasks within the specified period.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms in the architectural, engineering, and construction sectors capable of handling complex infrastructure projects. Companies that excel in urban planning, landscape architecture, and related services would be well-positioned to participate, given the requirement for integrated consultancy expertise to develop comprehensive designs and oversee project management. Additionally, due to potential modifications concerning the planning and approval stages, there is scope for organisations to contribute innovative solutions to manage increased construction costs and unexpected challenges, aligning with the project’s amended delivery programme. Consequently, businesses with the ability to adapt to evolving project demands and those offering cost-effective yet high-quality services could find lucrative prospects within this procurement framework.

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Notice Title

DVA Test Centres Projects

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

DVA appointed an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT), namely Capita Property & Infrastructure (now known as WSP), to bring forward designs and secure planning permission and manage the construction of multiple Test Centres

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072396-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,987,631 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY DVA
Contact Name
Procurement Operations Branch
Contact Email
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890816555

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 8JL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Beechill
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA PROPERTY AND INFASTRUCTURE

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