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GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Sep 2026 at 10:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 11:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is buying replacement vehicle testing equipment for its Goods Vehicle Testing Service and enforcement sites, together with ongoing maintenance, repair and calibration. The requirement combines goods with technical inspection, testing and equipment-support services. Work will take place at DVSA sites throughout Great Britain, so suppliers must be able to provide and sustain national coverage rather than support a single location. The equipment will replace existing assets and the related services will keep it operational, accurate and compliant over its service life. The procurement is organised as one requirement covering the full equipment and support package. It is relevant to suppliers of vehicle testing equipment, transport equipment and spare parts, and businesses delivering nationwide maintenance, repair and calibration services.

The procurement has reached tender: the DVSA has invited offers through an open procedure. It is above threshold and has one lot, with a contract value of £5,500,000 excluding VAT (£6,600,000 including VAT). Requests to participate or offers must be submitted electronically through the Jaggaer portal by 5 October 2026 at 12:00. Enquiries close on 18 September 2026 at 16:00. The intended award decision date is 4 November 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 30 November 2026 to 28 November 2036, with two possible 12-month renewals extending the maximum period to 30 November 2038. Evaluation is weighted 50% quality, 40% cost and 10% social value. Bids may be submitted in English.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to replace and support vehicle testing equipment across a geographically dispersed Great Britain estate. Strong candidates are likely to combine equipment supply with dependable field-service capability, including planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair and calibration. National coverage is an essential requirement, so bidders need sufficient engineering staff, regional reach, response arrangements and operational capacity to support DVSA sites throughout the country. Experience with vehicle testing, technical inspection or comparable transport equipment will be relevant, particularly where accuracy, reliability and equipment availability are critical. The procurement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so eligible smaller organisations may compete directly or contribute through a delivery partnership. Suppliers should also be prepared to demonstrate quality and social-value proposals alongside price.

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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/082471-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-01-01

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Postcode Area
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

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