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31 Jul 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has been completed, focusing on acquiring a Perfect Binder Machine along with support and maintenance services. The title of the contract is "Provision of Perfect Binder with Support and Maintenance," and it falls under the services category. Located in Swansea, United Kingdom, this central government authority invited tenders to support their Output Services Group's operational needs. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, known as "Below threshold - limited competition," under the "lightTouch" special regime. The contract, valued approximately at £51,714.82, was awarded on 10th June 2026 and spans from 31st July 2026 with a potential extension of up to two additional years.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for firms specialising in print machinery and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality, reliable printing equipment would find this contract particularly beneficial to secure and sustain growth within the public sector. With Intelligent Finishing Systems Limited being the supplier awarded, large-scale enterprises capable of offering comprehensive support and maintenance solutions are well-positioned to leverage similar public contracts to enhance their market reach and strengthen their industry foothold.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Perfect Binder with Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

As outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT), the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) invites tenders for the provision of a Perfect Binder Machine, including all associated support, maintenance, consumables, training and commissioning activities, to support the operational requirements of the Output Services Group (OSG). The Perfect Binder Machine will play a critical role in enabling OSG to deliver high quality printed products efficiently and reliably as part of DVLA's ongoing print and mail operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d83c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,714 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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