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title: "WP187 Noise Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052abc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-06-02"
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# WP187 Noise Programme

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052abc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "WP187 Noise Programme" was conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), located in Bristol, UK. Aimed at the mechanical and electrical engineering services industry, this contract involves specialist laboratory testing to measure car exhaust noise. The procurement follows a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, aligned with a framework agreement. The status is complete, with UTAC UK LTD awarded the contract on 22 May 2025. The procurement addresses requirements within the UK, and the signed contract is valued at £155,700 GBP, demonstrating DVSA's commitment to fulfilling their MSU Work related to noise testing.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialised in providing mechanical and electrical engineering services, or those offering innovative noise testing solutions. While the procurement method is limited, indicating a predetermined selection, similar tenders may arise from DVSA or other public bodies, encouraging businesses to align with public frameworks to enhance their eligibility for future contracts. Companies with expertise in laboratory testing, emissions analysis, or noise measurement technology would be well-suited to compete in similar or upcoming procurement activities in this sector.

## Notice

As part of the MSU Work and commitment from DfT, DVSA need to commission specialist laboratory testing to measure the noise emitted from the exhaust of 5 cars.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist laboratory testing to measure the noise emitted from the exhaust of 5 cars.

### Procurement Information

This is a Call-off from a Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029184-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER & 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UTAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029184-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/dvsa

## Provenance

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