Planning

GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 13:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is planning a procurement process for the upgrade of equipment at GVTS and Enforcement sites across the United Kingdom. This process, currently in the planning stage with the procurement method being open, is classified under the 'goods' category, with additional services involved. This upgrade includes the replacement of vehicle testing equipment and subsequent maintenance services. As a UK1 Pipeline Notice, it indicates that a formal tender may be announced in the future, with potential notices issued by August 2026. The procurement is valued gross at £6.6 million, with a net amount of £5.5 million GBP. The planned contract period spans from December 2026 to November 2036, potentially extending up to 2038.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical inspection, testing services, and the provision of testing and measuring apparatus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable contenders for the project, highlighting inclusiveness in the procurement process. With a focus on upgrading technical equipment and offering ongoing maintenance, companies with expertise in these areas stand to benefit from long-term contractual relationships with the DVSA, fostering business growth and expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade

Notice Description

Please be advised that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. It does not constitute a Prior Information Notice (PIN) nor does it represent a call for pre market engagement or competition. As a pipeline notice, it does not guarantee that a tender opportunity will follow. Should a tender opportunity arise, further notices will be issued accordingly. This provision relates to the procurement of goods for the replacement of vehicle testing equipment at DVSA sites, as well as the subsequent delivery of services for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and calibration of this equipment.

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/034294-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20264 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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