---
title: "PS/23/181 Supply of Microfilm Reader Machines/Desktop Scanning Equipment and Associated Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2024-12-19"
---

# PS/23/181 Supply of Microfilm Reader Machines/Desktop Scanning Equipment and Associated Support and Maintenance

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f.json)

## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking submissions for the supply of microfilm reader machines, desktop scanning equipment, and associated support and maintenance. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" with a value of £140,000. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 30 January 2025. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2028. The procurement location is Wales within the United Kingdom, and the procedure used is an open above-threshold method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying office and computing machinery, particularly those that specialise in microfilm reader and desktop scanning technology. Companies that can provide reliable support and maintenance services for this equipment are also ideally suited to compete. The procurement is specifically favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering them an excellent chance to expand their client base and engage in a long-term contract with a reputable government organisation. The focus on maintaining the integrity, security, and confidentiality of scanned documents makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses proficient in high-security digital solutions.

## Notice

DVLA is looking for proposals for the Provision of Desktop Scanners and Microfilm Readers and Support and Maintenance required to; - Assist in ensuring the digital scanning of documents for casework and investigation purposes such as urgent re-scans, oversized or delicate documents and licences. - To ensure the integrity, security and confidentiality of the evidence and documents (application forms, identity documents etc). - Allowing access to historic driver and vehicle records for casework purposes and Police requests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae74df70-cd1b-43f4-91ff-294f5d5d469f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVLA - 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 | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae74df70-cd1b-43f4-91ff-294f5d5d469f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae74df70-cd1b-43f4-91ff-294f5d5d469f
  19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c549b77-d2b7-483e-b24d-f3e43237b73f.json.