Provision of Specialist Lift Technical Services

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority based in Swansea, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Specialist Lift Technical Services." The awarded contract involves providing a range of impartial technical services to assess equipment condition and future maintenance needs. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically repair and maintenance services, with operations centered in the United Kingdom. Initiated through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the procurement process has advanced to the award and contract implementation stage, with the contract signed on 1st June 2026 and set to remain active until 31st March 2029.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in lift maintenance and technical services, particularly those that value contributing to public authorities' infrastructure improvements. The procurement method employed, which did not involve competition, underscores the importance of fostering relationships and developing expertise in niche service areas, such as independent lift assessments, to increase the likelihood of future direct acquisition opportunities. This scenario is particularly appealing for established large-scale service providers who can deliver expert, unbiased evaluations and technical support to government agencies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Lift Technical Services

Notice Description

DVLA are seeking the appointment of independent lift specialists to provide a comprehensive range of impartial technical services which will assist DVLA make informed decisions. These specialists will provide an unbiased perspective to confirm equipment condition, identify risks, and help DVLA plan for future maintenance or upgrades.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b498
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055996-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUV SUD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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