---
title: "Vehicle and Components Testing Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f2d0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2021-11-02"
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# Vehicle and Components Testing Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f2d0

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) in the UK is planning a procurement process for a "Vehicle and Components Testing Framework" that falls under the technical services category. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a call-off framework intended to last for up to three years, extendable by one year if necessary. Interested suppliers are invited to submit a list of services they provide prior to a market engagement event scheduled for 16th November 2021 at 10:00 am, with a deadline for submissions set for 9th November 2021. The procurement process is designed to efficiently commission research activities related to vehicle safety standards compliance across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical services, particularly those specialising in vehicle research and safety compliance. Companies that can offer innovative solutions, technical expertise, and research capabilities will be well-suited to compete in the upcoming call-off competitions. Furthermore, this framework encourages collaboration among multiple providers, which may further expand possibilities for business growth and partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

DVSA are responsible for monitoring compliance to safety standards and from time to time DVSA may wish to commission research activities into vehicles or components which would extend beyond the approval standards. For services to be obtained quickly and efficiently DVSA intend to set up a call off framework which will last for up to 3 years with the option to extend a further year if required. Within this framework, call off competitions will take place where more than one provider exists for this service. In the first instance DVSA request suppliers to send a list of services that you supply before the market engagement event .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DVSA are responsible for monitoring compliance to safety standards and from time to time DVSA may wish to commission research activities into vehicles or components which would extend beyond the approval standards. For services to be obtained quickly and efficiently DVSA intend to set up a call off framework which will last for up to 3 years with the option to extend a further year if required. Within this framework, call off competitions will take place where more than one provider exists for this service. In the first instance DVSA request suppliers to send a list of services that you supply before the market engagement event . Additional information: We plan an event at: Online via Teams, 16th November 2021 at 10.00am. If you would like to attend, please email commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk requesting the calendar invite. We will then send full joining instructions along with further information around the capability assessment which will need to be completed and returned by the 9th November 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027490-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027490-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/

## Provenance

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