Planning

Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Plates 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 11:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 11:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Plates 2026". The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with market engagement activities scheduled until May 10, 2026, aimed at gathering insights for supplier engagement. The procurement will involve the manufacturing, secure supply, and destruction of trade and diplomatic plates. This procurement process will utilise an open procedure, with a single supplier contract expected to start on January 1, 2027 and potentially extending to the end of 2031. Located in Morriston, United Kingdom, the DVLA's initiative emphasises commitment to collaborating with the vehicle parts and accessories industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle components, with particular potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the contract's suitability provisions. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing and securely supplying automotive parts and accessories, especially those with innovative approaches to plate production and security measures, are well-positioned to benefit. By participating early in the market engagement phase, businesses can offer feedback and insight to influence the specification and approach, enhancing their competitiveness in securing this high-value government contract. This engagement will benefit enterprises looking to grow their governmental portfolio by aligning with DVLA's procurement needs and enhancing their visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Plates 2026

Notice Description

The procurement will be for the provision of trade and diplomatic plates to support the needs of DVLA and the end users of the products.

Planning Information

DVLA’s current contract for the manufacture and supply of Trade and Diplomatic Plates is expiring in December 2026, and as a result, we are now beginning the process of engaging with key suppliers to gather market intelligence to help inform our requirements. • DVLA intends to procure a single supplier contract for the manufacture, secure supply, and destruction of: • Trade Plates • Diplomatic Plates This PME seeks early market insight, capability feedback, and innovation suggestions to inform the final specification and procurement approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010852-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,122,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Allison Fry
Contact Email
allison.fry@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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