---
title: "DVA 4246833 New Driver and Vehicle Agency Test Centre, Mallusk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033926"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY NI"
published: "2024-12-05"
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# DVA 4246833 New Driver and Vehicle Agency Test Centre, Mallusk

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033926

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland has successfully completed the procurement process for the construction of a new Driver and Vehicle Agency Test Centre in Mallusk. Classified under the construction industry category, this significant project encompasses the provision of vehicle test lanes, a two-storey administration area, internal roads, car parking, and test tracks. With a total contract value of £13,545,952.90, the awarded contract was signed on 26th February 2024. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance and transparency throughout the process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses within the construction sector that specialise in building infrastructure projects. With a minimum of 10% of the overall score at the award stage based on suppliers' social value delivery proposals, businesses focusing on social value initiatives stand a good chance of being competitive. The project was awarded to Henry Brothers Limited, an SME based in Magherafelt, indicating an opening for other SMEs to compete effectively in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The provision of a new Driver and Vehicle Agency Test Centre and infrastructure at Mallusk. The Test Centre will be designed to current standards and include vehicle test lanes, a 2-storey administration area and site works including internal roads, car parking and test tracks. A minimum of 10 percent of the overall score at award stage will be based on suppliers' social value delivery proposals and score. Further information for suppliers on scoring social value is available at the below link: https://buysocialni.org/contractors/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a new Driver and Vehicle Agency Test Centre and infrastructure at Mallusk. The Test Centre will be designed to current standards and include vehicle test lanes, a 2-storey administration area and site works including internal roads, car parking and test tracks. A minimum of 10 percent of the overall score at award stage will be based on suppliers' social value delivery proposals and score. Further information for suppliers on scoring social value is available at the below link: https://buysocialni.org/contractors/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039147-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,700,000 |
| Lots value | £9,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,545,952 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY NI |
| Additional buyers | DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3DH |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENRY BROTHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213220 - Construction work for warehouses
- 45213221 - Warehouse stores construction work
- 45213300 - Buildings associated with transport
- 45213350 - Construction work for buildings relating to various means of transport

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039147-2024
- 27 Jun 2022 at 09:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017453-2022
- 13 Jun 2022 at 10:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016106-2022
- 17 May 2022 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012936-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://buysocialni.org/contractors/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=4246833
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/contact
- https://www.financeni.gov.uk/

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