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title: "Vehicle and Components Testing Framework"
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buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-07-18"
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# Vehicle and Components Testing Framework

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03f1d853-0c23-40d6-ae57-8cdb13a82cd1

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has established a framework for Vehicle and Components Testing which involves a 12-month contract extension with a total value of £7,946,712.96. This contract addresses the need for testing services, ensuring vehicles comply with emissions and safety regulations across the United Kingdom, including regions such as North East, London, and Wales. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract period spanning from 9th September 2022 to 8th September 2026. Utilizing an open procedure above the threshold, the framework falls under the 'Technical services' category.

This framework offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses focused on automotive testing and compliance assurance. The contract aligns with services such as emissions investigation and vehicle component analysis, making it an ideal opportunity for technical service providers with expertise in environmental compliance and automotive standards. As the project is receptive to SMEs, it opens doors for smaller enterprises to engage and establish themselves as key stakeholders in this expansive sector.

## Notice

This is a 12 month extension to the framework. This framework has been set up by DVSA to meet supply testing services. DVSA requires vehicle testing and emissions investigations, to check that in-service vehicles comply with the relevant guidelines, regulations and emissions standards for their respective categories. For emissions, attention will be paid to the range of pollutants and any disparities observed under the different test conditions. In addition to vehicles, many vehicle components will require testing as well, for example catalytic converters, tyres, glass, and lamps. These are often tested on special rigs, in specialist laboratories. The technical specification lists the main automotive type approval requirements that are likely to require testing, inspection and analysis. In addition to the type approval testing and analysis requirements, DVSA may require services to provide testing or analysis on vehicle safety standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ce8299-f5cc-4bbb-9790-988a3e4bd45b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2022 - 8 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,946,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,946,712 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | HORIBA MIRA; MAHLE POWERTRAIN; MILLBROOK PROVING GROUND; TRL; VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 10:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ce8299-f5cc-4bbb-9790-988a3e4bd45b
- 21 Apr 2023 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ce8299-f5cc-4bbb-9790-988a3e4bd45b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ce8299-f5cc-4bbb-9790-988a3e4bd45b
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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