Motorcycle Noise Programme 2026-27

DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for a project titled "Motorcycle Noise Programme 2026-27." This initiative falls under the services category in the mechanical and electrical engineering services industry. The procurement method was limited and took place without prior publication of a call for competition, as the process was a Call-off from a Framework. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026 to UTAC UK LTD. The project involves specialist laboratory noise testing to ensure compliance of three motorcycles and nine aftermarket components. The location for this procurement is in the UK, and the process is at the award stage, with the contract now active.

The "Motorcycle Noise Programme 2026-27" contract presents significant opportunities for businesses providing mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly those with experience in laboratory testing and compliance assessment. This contract could be particularly advantageous for large enterprises like UTAC UK LTD, which was the successful supplier, reflecting the competition's specialised nature. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their market presence within the public sector and contribute to compliance and regulatory objectives, potentially leading to further opportunities in this niche industry.

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Notice Title

Motorcycle Noise Programme 2026-27

Notice Description

DVSA need to commission specialist laboratory noise testing to assess compliance of 3 motorcycles and a total of 9 aftermarket components placed onto the market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

specialist laboratory noise testing to assess compliance of 3 motorcycles and a total of 9 aftermarket components placed onto the market.

Procurement Information

This is a Call-off from a Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055987-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,367 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UTAC

Further Information

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