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title: "WP146 Motorcycle Helmet testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fa5ad71-d88c-4fdd-a1d8-00c7da22d993"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2023-05-16"
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# WP146 Motorcycle Helmet testing

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fa5ad71-d88c-4fdd-a1d8-00c7da22d993

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has awarded a contract for Motorcycle Helmet testing to TRL. The contract falls under the Technical Services category and has a value of £99,320. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 10th May 2023, and the contract is valid from 16th May 2023 to 30th June 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in technical services, particularly in the motorcycle safety industry, to engage with DVSA. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this contract. Businesses interested in providing Motorcycle Helmet testing services should consider engaging with DVSA for potential future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded to a supplier to provide Motorcycle Helmet testing. Motorcycle helmets sold to the public are required to display Type Approval labels and markings which help motorcycle riders make informed choices about the helmets they choose, and understand they comply with safety regulations relevant to the UK. DVSA would like to carry out testing to understand that helmets that carry the Type Approval markings comply with the relevant safety regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b1d685-5aef-4e17-b7a8-97f62698c10f |
| 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 | 16 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,320 |
| 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 | TRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 16 May 2023 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b1d685-5aef-4e17-b7a8-97f62698c10f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b1d685-5aef-4e17-b7a8-97f62698c10f
  16th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/322a9f24-83aa-4645-aef9-d0193ebd076c
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