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title: "Operational Tools 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d626"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-01-24"
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# Operational Tools 2025

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d626

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is in the planning stage for the 'Operational Tools 2025' procurement process, aimed at finding a single supplier for a catalogue of off-the-shelf tools and equipment for frontline staff across the UK. The procurement, classified under the "Hand tools" industry category with a CPV code of 44511000, involves providing a web-based online ordering and fulfilment portal. The goods delivery is required to be available to any address in the UK, including nominated drop-off boxes. Key dates include the anticipated tender publication by mid to late February 2025. The procurement's total estimated value is GBP 450,000, and contract duration is for two years with a potential two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers equipped to provide a wide range of tools and equipment, as well as maintaining an efficient online ordering system. Companies specialising in hand tools, operational equipment, and logistical support services would find this procurement fitting. Furthermore, businesses with strong e-commerce and supply chain capabilities would be well-suited to meet the requirements of this tender. With the opportunity to support DVSA's continued operational needs, the potential for a long-term partnership could drive sustained business growth. Interested parties should prepare for electronic submissions through the e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer to express their interest and participate in the tender process.

## Notice

This notice is to provide prior notice to the market of the upcoming tender opportunity for the provision of Operational Tools 2025. DVSA has a range of frontline roles who require overlapping sets of off the shelf (OTS) tools, the purpose of this procurement is to consolidate those requirements into a single catalogue It is anticipated that this tender opportunity will be published by mid/late February 2025. The DVSA will utilise our e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer for this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please contact .gov.uk to G&Scategoryteam to organise your registration as soon as possible and to express your interest.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking a single supplier for a catalogue of Off The Shelf (OTS) tools and equipment to be used by frontline staff across the UK. The supplier will also provide a web-based online ordering and fulfilment portal to be used by DVSA employees. Equipment includes (but is not limited to): Hand tools, signs, measuring tapes, tire depth gauges, torches, cones, signs. portable road side signs, padlocks, spillage kits, grit, grit bins, fire extinguishers, plumb line. The Supplier shall be responsible for providing and maintaining an online ordering and fulfilment system to be used by DVSA employees (the system). Delivery must be available to any address in the UK entered by the user, including a nominated 'Service Point' or 'Drop Off' box as a delivery location. DVSA envisage working closely with the supplier over the lifetime of the contract to ensure performance targets are met. The DVSA will utilise our e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer for this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please contact g&scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk to organise your registration as soon as possible and to express your interest.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002563-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44511000 - Hand tools

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002563-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency

## Provenance

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