---
title: "Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e3bb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHCILE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2021-09-22"
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# Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHCILE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e3bb

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently conducting an open procurement for the provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates, with the total contract value estimated at £1,500,000. This contract involves the creation, supply, and destruction of plates for foreign diplomats' vehicles and trade vehicles throughout the UK. The tender process is active, and submissions are due by 26 October 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1 January 2022 and lasting for three years, with a potential two-year extension at the DVLA's discretion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying vehicle number plates, particularly those registered on the DVLA's Register of Number Plate Suppliers. Companies involved in the vehicle trade, including motor manufacturers and vehicle testers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the requirement for sample plates as part of the submission, businesses that can meet the technical and economic selection criteria have a strong chance to grow their market presence through this procurement opportunity.

## 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 and supply of Diplomatic Plates for use on vehicles owned by Foreign Diplomats whilst they are resident in UK, and the creation and supply of Trade Plates for the Motor Trade, Manufacturers and Vehicles Testers throughout the UK. DVLA also require a facility whereby the supplier destroys any damaged and/or surplus stock. The supplier must be registered on the DVLA's Register of Number Plate Suppliers (RNPS) and suppliers will be required to supply sample plates as part of their response. The commencement date of this contract will be 1 January 2022 and the duration is for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years which will be determined on a year by year basis, at the sole discretion of the DVLA.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years which will be determined on a year by year basis, at the sole discretion of the DVLA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023624-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHCILE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023624-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/

## Provenance

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