Planning

Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of DVSA Weigh Pads for Enforcement and IVA 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 08:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has commenced a procurement process in the planning stage for the Calibration, Repair, and Maintenance of Weigh Pads for Enforcement and IVA 2026. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically calibration services (CPV code 50433000), and it includes elements categorised under goods. The DVSA is seeking to engage with the market through a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice issued as a Request for Information (RFI), running from 21st May to 4th June 2026. Interested parties can obtain access to the RFI documents via email. The tender has an estimated value of £600,000, with a gross amount of £720,000, and aims to start contracts from 3rd October 2026, lasting until 2nd October 2028, with potential extensions until 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their business in the public sector, particularly those specialising in calibration services and related equipment supply. Companies capable of providing high-quality maintenance, repair, and verification services for portable weighing equipment, and those able to supply occasional calibrated, verified rental equipment, are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could also cultivate long-term relationships with a central government agency, enhancing business profiles in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of DVSA Weigh Pads for Enforcement and IVA 2026

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Transport (DfT). The agency carries out driving tests, approves people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carries out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, carries out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitors vehicle recalls. DVSA invites proposals to repair, maintain, calibrate, and verify it's portable weighing equipment. The proposal includes occasional supply of weighpads, associated equipment and parts, plus supplying occasional calibrated and verified rental weighpads equipment when required.

Planning Information

DVSA is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market. The purpose is to gather insights into the market’s capacity and appetite for the upcoming Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of DVSA Weigh Pads for Enforcement and IVA 2026 requirement. The RFI will be open from 21st May to 04th June 2026. If you are interested in participating and would like access to the RFI documents, please contact the team at: G&Scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046800-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2026 - 2 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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

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