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Compressed Air Systems Servicing & Inspection 2026

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Aug 2026 at 15:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 15:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is procuring a national compressed-air systems servicing and inspection service across Great Britain. The requirement covers planned and reactive maintenance for 16 air compressor units used at DVSA sites, with a limited potential requirement to supply and install replacement compressor units where existing equipment is beyond economical repair. The service supports the safe and efficient operation of compressed-air equipment used in vehicle testing. The equipment varies considerably in age and specification, from approximately one year old to almost 40 years old. This is primarily a repair and maintenance service, with an additional goods element for replacement compressors. A single supplier is sought to coordinate delivery nationally.

The procurement has reached tender: DVSA invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries were due by 10 September 2026 at 5pm, and offers were due by 30 September 2026 at 5pm. Requests to participate must be submitted electronically through the Jaggaer portal, following registration. The contract is scheduled to run from 14 November 2026 to 13 November 2028, with a 12-month renewal option extending the maximum period to 13 November 2029. The estimated value is £80,000 excluding VAT, or £96,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on quality at 50%, cost at 40% and social value at 10%.

This opportunity suits an established compressed-air engineering, servicing or industrial equipment maintenance supplier able to provide coordinated coverage throughout Great Britain. The successful business must be capable of inspecting, maintaining and repairing compressor equipment through both planned and reactive work, and of supporting assets with substantially different ages, specifications and configurations. Experience with older equipment is particularly relevant, as the estate ranges from approximately one to almost 40 years old. Suppliers should also be able to supply and install replacement compressor units when repair is uneconomic, although this requirement is limited. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, and offers scope for a supplier with national response and service-management capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compressed Air Systems Servicing & Inspection 2026

Notice Description

DVSA intends to appoint a single supplier capable of providing a national service across Great Britain for its still in service 16 air compressor equipment. In addition to planned and reactive maintenance activities, there may be a limited requirement for the supply and installation of replacement compressor units where existing equipment is deemed beyond economical repair. The compressor estate varies significantly in age and specification, with assets ranging from approximately one year old to almost forty years old. The successful supplier will therefore need to demonstrate the capability to maintain and support equipment of differing ages and configurations. DVSA is continuing its strategic programme of transforming vehicle testing services by reducing the number of Government Vehicle Testing Stations (GVTS) and increasing the use of privately operated Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) and Vehicle Examination Facilities (VEFs). This approach brings testing services closer to vehicle operators and maintainers while supporting a more flexible and efficient delivery model. As a result of this ongoing estate rationalisation programme, DVSA anticipates that the number of operational sites requiring air compressor support will reduce from 16 to approximately 9 over the duration of the contract. The objective of this future tender is to secure a single supplier that can provide a cost-effective, reliable and nationally coordinated maintenance service throughout this period of the contract, ensuring the continued safe and efficient operation of DVSA's compressed air equipment.

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081442-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2026 - 13 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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