--- title: "Verification of Weighbridges and related services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efcdd48b-43e7-4b12-b370-46729f332ebb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efcdd48b-43e7-4b12-b370-46729f332ebb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efcdd48b-43e7-4b12-b370-46729f332ebb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efcdd48b-43e7-4b12-b370-46729f332ebb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2020-08-14" --- # Verification of Weighbridges and related services Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efcdd48b-43e7-4b12-b370-46729f332ebb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efcdd48b-43e7-4b12-b370-46729f332ebb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efcdd48b-43e7-4b12-b370-46729f332ebb.json) ## Summary The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is currently conducting a tender titled "Verification of Weighbridges and related services," aimed at securing services within the weighbridge industry. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 63712500, involves the calibration and verification of specialist vehicle weighing equipment to meet National and UK standards. The tender is in the active stage, with an end date for submissions set for 5th August 2020. The contract, valued at £2,080,000, is intended to begin on 1st January 2021 and will span through to 31st December 2022, covering multiple delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in calibration, verification testing, and maintenance services for weighing equipment. Businesses with expertise in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and construction may find this procurement particularly suitable as it encompasses a broad array of services. As DVSA seeks to enhance its vehicle weighing checks, responsive and innovative suppliers could leverage this contract to expand their market presence and contribute to regulatory compliance in the transport sector. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 05 August 2020 Read: 18 August 2020 Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 05 August 2020 Read: 18 August 2020 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. DVSA conduct Vehicle Weighing checks using specialist weighing equipment, to ensure illegally operated goods vehicles and passenger vehicles are prevented from using the roads. This equipment needs to be maintained to National and UK Standards and must comply with the Consolidated Code of Practice; Enforcement Weighing of Vehicles. DVSA are seeking calibration and verification testing services so that equipment is always accurate to comply with the current standards. This includes supply, installation, repair, maintenance, and level surveying work; plus some construction, and civil & mechanical engineering work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465806ab-d202-43cc-9041-236d85143be9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,080,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63712500 - Weighbridge services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2020 at 07:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465806ab-d202-43cc-9041-236d85143be9 - 11 Jul 2020 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465806ab-d202-43cc-9041-236d85143be9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465806ab-d202-43cc-9041-236d85143be9 14th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Weighbridge-services./2HJZWTB56P Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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