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GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 10:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 13:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process with the title "GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade." The procurement involves replacing vehicle testing equipment across DVSA sites in Great Britain, ensuring national coverage, and includes services for ongoing maintenance and repair. This procurement falls under the goods and services industry categories, with technical inspection and testing services, and machines and apparatus for testing and measuring being key components. The process is scheduled to move forward with a future notice date set for 11th September 2026, after an engagement milestone was met on 10th July 2026. The estimated contract value is £6.6 million, with a contract period planned from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2036, potentially extending to 2038.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in technical inspection, testing services, and maintenance of testing equipment. The open procedure procurement method is designed to attract a wide range of potential suppliers, with specific suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As the contract requires national coverage, businesses with a well-established presence across the United Kingdom, capable of providing high-quality services over an extended period, would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The renewal option further extends the potential for ongoing collaboration with the DVSA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade

Notice Description

This provision relates to the procurement of goods to replace existing vehicle testing equipment at DVSA sites, as well as the subsequent delivery of services for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and calibration of this equipment. The sites are located throughout Great Britain so being able to maintain a national coverage is essential.

Planning Information

A Request for Information was distributed to ask questions on - Having national coverage - on timeline for delivery - extended warranty period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068337
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074119-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2036 Over 5 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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