Planning

Vehicle Conversion & Associated Services 3

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 10:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Vehicle Conversion & Associated Services 3," which is earmarked to cover vehicle conversion and associated services, including maintenance and repair. This process falls within the services industry category and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. As of 13th May 2026, this is a pipeline notice rather than an invitation for tender, with further notices expected by 23rd September 2026. The contract is anticipated to run from 23rd February 2027 to 22nd February 2029. While this notice does not establish a guaranteed future tender, it signals forthcoming opportunities which businesses should prepare for.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, presenting openings to engage in a long-term partnership with a central government public authority. Organisations with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete for the upcoming contracts, particularly those that can provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services. Engaging in such procurement projects can facilitate business growth for companies that can scale to meet DVSA's requirements, potentially enhancing their market presence and operational portfolio in the automotive services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Conversion & Associated Services 3

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 vehicle conversion and associated services for DVSA, as well as the subsequent delivery of services for the ongoing maintenance and repair of the vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06976f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043812-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2027 - 22 Feb 2029 2-3 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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