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title: "Heavy Vehicle AEBS Brake Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c160057-7521-4da6-acb4-dcfa99d165ae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Heavy Vehicle AEBS Brake Testing

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c160057-7521-4da6-acb4-dcfa99d165ae

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Heavy Vehicle AEBS Brake Testing contract is being conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This award falls under the engineering services category and has a total contract value of £45,000 GBP. The contract period commenced on 27 September 2021 and will conclude on 31 December 2021. This tender was awarded on 21 September 2021, following a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action due to its low value.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the engineering services sector, particularly those specialising in vehicle testing and compliance. Companies that provide equipment or expertise related to heavy goods vehicles, safety testing, or load simulation facilities would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The DVSA is keen on ensuring vehicles meet regulatory standards, creating a continuous demand for qualified suppliers in this industry.

## Notice

The DVSA wishes to test a range of vehicles that are representative of the heavy goods vehicle fleet currently in use on the roads of Great Britain. These tests are intended to ensure that vehicles meet the standards they were approved to. The test laboratory will be required to have the facility to provide a load simulation as per the approval requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba9d1ef-f9bc-40a1-86b2-ee70587225de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THATCHAM RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba9d1ef-f9bc-40a1-86b2-ee70587225de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba9d1ef-f9bc-40a1-86b2-ee70587225de
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0171c5fe-da3e-40ec-b3b3-f083248d54a7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86bbc8a2-d872-4160-aab5-792d82b78895
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/626ceb19-60b5-4f35-b2c3-f6574270c50e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3a81b8b-8b8b-4195-ada7-7aa7679ed607
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