Tender

Disposal of Operational Workshop equipment 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 13:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 13:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for the project titled "Disposal of Operational Workshop equipment 2026". This tender falls within the services industry category focusing on transport services, addressing the disposal needs of redundant testing equipment across Great Britain. Located in Bristol, the DVSA intends to find a single supplier to manage the collection and sale of this decommissioned equipment from its Goods Vehicle Testing Stations (GVTS) and Enforcement sites. Currently in the tender stage, applicants must submit their proposals by the deadline of 6th May 2026. The planning stage previously concluded, with key engagements having occurred by January 19th, 2026. The tender follows an open procurement method suitable for below-threshold competition and necessitates the use of the Jaggaer portal for submissions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transport services or equipment disposal. The contract, valued at £110,000 excluding VAT, and with a potential for renewal, is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, focusing on quality and commercial aspects, alongside social value criteria. Businesses with expertise in handling and selling redundant equipment like roller brake testers, headlight testers, and various lifts can leverage this opportunity to extend their market reach and enhance technical offerings. The DVSA aims to engage suppliers that can efficiently manage, store, and ultimately sell the equipment, aligning with their strategic objectives of decentralising testing facilities to private premises, thereby fostering growth for businesses adept in these service areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disposal of Operational Workshop equipment 2026

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single supplier for the provision of services relating to the collection and selling of redundant DVSA testing equipment. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require the continuation of service in reducing the volume of its Goods Vehicle Testing Station (GVTS) Estate and Facilities. This initiative, in conjunction with introducing Vehicle Examination Facilities (VEF's) to private premises will assist DVSA to meet its primary objective of bringing Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) testing closer to Vehicle Operators and Vehicle Maintainers. As a result of this initiative DVSA testing equipment will become redundant and require disposal following work already undertaken to decommission the equipment in a professional manner to allow for the equipment to be used professionally once it has been re-purchased. All of the equipment to be disposed of would have been installed in DVSA GVTS and Enforcement sites network throughout Great Britain.

Planning Information

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) intend to appoint a supplier for the provision of services relating to the collection and selling of redundant DVSA testing equipment. When the tender notice goes live to view the documents, you will need to be registered as a supplier on Jaggaer, using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com You will then need to search for the opportunity ‘Disposal of DVSA Testing Equipment’ Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register on Jaggaer. If you do not know your number, search for it via the following link: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html If a DUNS number is not found, follow the guidance on how to acquire one. If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029181-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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