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title: "Driver and Vehicle Agency - Supply, Delivery, Installation, Calibration, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Vehicle Test Solution"
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# Driver and Vehicle Agency - Supply, Delivery, Installation, Calibration, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Vehicle Test Solution

Buyer: THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ad7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Driver and Vehicle Agency, part of the Department for Infrastructure, aims to appoint a contractor for the supply, delivery, installation, calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of a comprehensive Vehicle Test Solution. This tender falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and services related to vehicle maintenance, located in Belfast, United Kingdom. Governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, the procurement follows a selective method described as a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include a contract period starting from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2036, with the potential for extension until 2040. This contract is currently in its award stage, with MAHA Ireland Limited selected as the supplier for the project valued at £40,000,000, though the total gross contract value is estimated to be £48,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the sectors of electrical engineering, vehicle maintenance solutions, and related IT services. Companies specialising in the integration and maintenance of complex machinery might find these opportunities particularly beneficial. With the contract offering potential renewals and options for additional services, businesses capable of adapting to legislative changes and expanding their offerings in line with market conditions can leverage this procurement for long-term growth. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises equipped to deliver high-quality goods and services efficiently will find themselves in a strong position to compete effectively, particularly given the emphasis on comprehensive maintenance solutions and integrated test lane software.

## Notice

The Department for Infrastructure, through its Executive Agency The Driver and Vehicle Agency wish to establish a Contract to appoint a Contractor to supply, deliver, install, commission, calibrate and maintain a total of 79 new vehicle testing lanes of equipment, the associated fully integrated test lane (ITL) software, all associated IT hardware and licences (from here on in referred to as 'Vehicle Test Solution') to service its network of 16 Test Centres. The contract's key focus will be to provide DVA with a complete vehicle test solution that will meet DVA's demands, on an all-inclusive supply, install and maintenance basis. The Contractor must also complete all necessary enabling works required to facilitate the installation and operation of the Vehicle Test Solution. These works may include, but are not limited to, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and digital enabling works which must be completed in line with current UK building legislation, regulations, codes and standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Services as detailed in the Contract and delivered by the Contractor may be subject to additional potential services and changes during the Contract Period in order to address and remain consistent with the wider operating environment including legislative changes impacting the vehicle testing regulations or market conditions, future changes to the Client's policy and Operational Requirements, and its corresponding requirements of the Contract. The changes that this Section is concerned with may involve: i. changes to the volume of equipment/Services required from the Contractor ('Volume-Based Equipment/Services'); ii. changes which result in new Services or amendments to Services being required during the Contract Period, which cannot be foreseen at the time of this procurement ('Optional Services'). The Client may increase or decrease the volume of the equipment/services during the Contract Period in line with changes in the Specification. This may be due to, for example, changes in the Client's policy or policies, future changes in relation to development of the Test Centre Network, changes to the vehicle testing conditions or changes to the level of demand for vehicle testing. The changes may include, but are not limited to: * amending the number of lanes to be delivered under this Contract which may increase depending on future decisions and approvals for the Network; * allowing for the roll out of equipment (if required) as part of a refresh programme in line with any recommendations within future conditioning reports; * permitting the purchase of equipment or associated items which are used in conjunction with the vehicle testing equipment that have sustained damage outside of normal wear and tear and therefore not covered in the all-inclusive maintenance. Further detail is provided within section 12 of the Schedule 1 Specification document.

Renewal: the contract will have the option to extend for 4 further periods of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029227-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| Awards value | £46,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £40,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT DELIVERY - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT8 8JL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAHA IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029227-2026
- 3 Dec 2025 at 15:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079440-2025
- 30 Apr 2025 at 18:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018216-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029227-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079440-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018216-2025
  30th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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