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Calibration, Repair, Supply and Maintenance of Sound Level Equipment for Vehicle Testing 2025

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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11 Dec 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, a central government authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, involves the calibration, repair, supply, and maintenance of sound level equipment for vehicle testing. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically sound equipment, and was awarded to CIRRUS RESEARCH PLC, a large supplier based in North Yorkshire. The procurement was undertaken using a direct method below the competitive threshold, and it reached the award and contract stages by December 2025. The contract commenced on 5th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 4th December 2027, with possible extensions totalling 24 months.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for suppliers within the sound equipment industry, particularly those capable of providing calibrators and noise meters for automotive noise measurements. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in precision sound measurement technologies, especially those with the capacity to produce equipment that can be mounted for elevated applications such as measuring exhaust tailpipe noise. By engaging with such government contracts, suitable businesses such as large-scale suppliers can enhance their market reach and secure a steady revenue stream over the duration of the contract period and any subsequent extensions.

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Notice Title

Calibration, Repair, Supply and Maintenance of Sound Level Equipment for Vehicle Testing 2025

Notice Description

We require sound (noise) meters and Calibrators which are suitable for measuring automotive noise levels in a workshop environment, and capable of being mounted to a tripod (or similar) to safely elevate the device for exhaust tailpipes which are extended upwards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f347
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081735-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32342410 - Sound equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2027 1-2 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
Stacey Griffiths
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

CIRRUS RESEARCH

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