This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 06:36

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 09:22

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 13:59

Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Disposal of Operational Workshop Equipment 2026" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), headquartered in Bristol, UK. This initiative aimed at appointing a single supplier to manage the collection and resale of redundant DVSA testing equipment as part of a strategy to reduce its Goods Vehicle Testing Station Estate and Facilities. The contract is within the services category, specifically focusing on transport services. It followed an open procurement method with a below-threshold, open competition. Notably, the contract was awarded to Ramco (UK) Limited on 26th June 2026, with the active contract period running from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in managing and selling redundant equipment, particularly benefitting those with expertise in handling and reselling transport-related equipment. Companies that are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or those adept at providing technical and commercial solutions backed by strong social value contributions could see growth potential. It encourages the participation of businesses capable of efficiently managing the logistical and sales aspects of the redundant equipment, thereby fostering innovation and commercial expansion within the transport services domain.

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Notice Title

Disposal of Operational Workshop equipment 2026

Notice Description

The DVSA have appointed 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064437-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RAMCO (UK

Further Information

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