---
title: "Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c1db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2021-12-16"
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# Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c1db

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is undertaking the procurement process for the "Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates," categorised under transport equipment and auxiliary products. The contract, valued at £1.5 million, involves the creation, supply, and destruction of diplomatic and trade plates for vehicles belonging to foreign diplomats and the motor trade throughout the UK. This initiative is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 16th December 2021, and encompasses delivery to the Swansea region. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the vehicle accessory market and manufacturing, particularly those specialising in printing and supply services for customised plates. Companies with the capacity to meet the stringent requirements for producing, supplying, and managing the lifecycle of such items, including SMEs in the automotive sector, would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in a niche government supply chain.

## Notice

The contract is for the creation, supply and destruction of Diplomatic Plates for use on vehicles owned by Foreign Diplomats whilst they are resident in UK, and the creation, supply and destruction of Trade Plates for the Motor Trade, Manufacturers and Vehicles Testers throughout the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the creation, supply and destruction of Diplomatic Plates for use on vehicles owned by Foreign Diplomats whilst they are resident in UK, and the creation, supply and destruction of Trade Plates for the Motor Trade, Manufacturers and Vehicles Testers throughout the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031522-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANDHURST AUTOPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031522-2021
- 30 Jun 2021 at 12:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014951-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.DVLA.gov.uk
- http://www.dvla.gov.uk

## Provenance

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