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title: "WP183.1 Motorcycle Noise Programme"
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# WP183.1 Motorcycle Noise Programme

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f43deecb-6d0a-4e10-b7a4-8995ce077087

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the WP183.1 Motorcycle Noise Programme tender process, aimed at investigating noise emissions from two-wheeled motorcycles and replacement exhaust systems across L3e classes, A1, A2 and A3. Categorised under Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services, this procurement had a value of £244,957.50 and was conducted through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. The delivery addresses for this service span several regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and globally. The contract period began on 13 May 2025 and is set to conclude by 30 June 2026.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities particularly for companies involved in motorcycle engineering and noise assessment services. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its structured engagement with these entities through a framework agreement. The tender, awarded to UTAC UK LTD, highlights the potential for expansion in providing niche technical services that meet regulatory compliance and testing standards for automotive noise emissions.

## Notice

This contract has been varied to include additional preconditioning testing. Notice for primary investigation into noise emissions testing of a 2 wheeled road motorcycle and replacement exhaust systems from each L3e classes, A1, A2 and A3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6685d0f-c75a-4087-9f9b-ff8c0958bf9b |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £244,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,957 |
| 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 | UTAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 08:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6685d0f-c75a-4087-9f9b-ff8c0958bf9b
- 15 May 2025 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6685d0f-c75a-4087-9f9b-ff8c0958bf9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6685d0f-c75a-4087-9f9b-ff8c0958bf9b
  13th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/dvsa

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