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title: "Provision of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Survey"
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# Provision of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Survey

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8be9bbd4-492c-44b4-bead-644fe435f467

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Survey" under the CCS Framework RM6257 for Security-Physical, Technical and Support Services. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services on security and defence materials. This contract, which began on 5th August 2024 and will conclude on 4th August 2025, focuses on a Vehicle Dynamic Assessment using the Hostile Vehicle Velocity Assessment tool to assess risks from Vehicle as a Weapon (VaW) or Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED). The total value of the contract is £20,995 and it is located in Swansea, Wales (SA6 7JL). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award date was 5th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth especially for businesses specialising in security and defence research, particularly those with capabilities in vehicle dynamic assessments and risk mitigation related to VaW and VBIED scenarios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in security technology and innovative defence solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The selected supplier for this contract, Ove Arup & Partners International Limited, exemplifies the type of organization that can provide the necessary technical expertise and deliver robust solutions in this specialised field.

## Notice

DVLA invited suppliers via CCS Framework RM6257 Security-Physical, Technical and Support Services who could undertake a Vehicle Dynamic Assessment (VDA) using the Hostile Vehicle Velocity Assessment (HoVVA) tool to determine the holistic risk to site from a Vehicle as a Weapon (VaW) or a Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27832997-3474-400a-8bab-9c16aa6e9e11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,995 |
| 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 | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27832997-3474-400a-8bab-9c16aa6e9e11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27832997-3474-400a-8bab-9c16aa6e9e11
  19th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f93beac-0512-45c3-8943-d3bb22c288bc

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