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Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government authority located in Bristol, has successfully completed the procurement process for the Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System, covering three units along with ongoing maintenance. This procurement falls under the Goods category and was conducted through a limited competition method. The procurement stage has reached completion with the awarding of the contract as of 26th February 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 27th February 2026 to 31st March 2029. The project involves cooperation with asDARTS GmbH, a large supplier from Germany, enhancing cross-border business relationships within the measuring instruments industry.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in crash data retrieval and system support services. As the tender follows a limited competition method, companies with expertise in these areas and those looking to expand their market share in the UK government sector could benefit from similar contracts. Enterprises that can offer competitive pricing and robust maintenance capabilities would likely find this sector favourable. Moreover, firms involved in advanced measuring instruments and data systems may find aligning with DVSA's procurement needs advantageous in gaining further public sector client contracts.

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Notice Title

Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System

Notice Description

3 x Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System and ongoing maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017342-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,845 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASDARTS

Further Information

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