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

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Sep 2026 at 11:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 12:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency procured services to repair, maintain, calibrate and verify its portable weighpads used for enforcement and Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) work. The requirement also covers occasional supplies of weighpads, associated equipment and parts, plus calibrated and verified rental weighpad equipment when required. This is primarily a calibration and maintenance service, with related goods supply. DVSA is an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Transport and is responsible for vehicle safety testing, roadside checks and related regulatory activities. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The classification is CPV 50433000, calibration services.

The procurement has been awarded following a completed open procedure. One lot was awarded to Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd on 14 September 2026 for £750,000 excluding VAT (£900,000 including VAT). The contract is due to run from 5 October 2026 to 4 October 2028, with two possible 12-month renewals extending the maximum period to 4 October 2030. The contract signature milestone is due by 28 September 2026. The tender deadline was 3 August 2026 at 12:00, and enquiries closed on 22 July 2026 at 12:00. The estimated lot value was £600,000 excluding VAT (£720,000 including VAT). Evaluation weighted quality 45%, cost 45% and social value 10%. Two bids were received, both from SMEs.

This award evidences demand from DVSA for specialist portable vehicle-weighing equipment support, rather than general engineering or routine facilities maintenance. Businesses best placed for a future requirement would combine recognised weighing-equipment calibration capability with practical repair, preventative maintenance and verification expertise. They would also need to supply compatible weighpads, parts and associated equipment, and provide calibrated rental units when operational demand requires them. Credibility would come from demonstrable experience supporting enforcement or vehicle-testing environments, reliable response and servicing capacity, and the ability to maintain accurate equipment records and verification standards. The evaluation shows that technical quality and cost carry equal importance, while a credible social-value offer can materially affect the result.

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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/086788-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vehicle Weighing Solutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

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