---
title: "Calibration, Repair and maintenance of existing Maha Testing equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056074"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Calibration, Repair and maintenance of existing Maha Testing equipment

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056074

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) involves a contract for the calibration, repair, and maintenance of existing Maha testing equipment. The procurement falls under the public authority's central government category, with the operations centred in Bristol, UK. The latest stage in the procurement is a contract amendment, dated 28 May 2026, highlighting a substantial modification due to unforeseen circumstances. The modification allows for a term increase of more than 10% and potential addition of new goods or services up to 50% of the contract's original value. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the compliance and functionality of DVSA's testing equipment, with the modification scheduled to take effect from 8 June 2026, extending until at least 31 July 2027, with a potential maximum extension to 31 July 2028. The procurement method is direct award, driven by technical rationale, wherein Maha UK Limited remains the sole provider suitably qualified to execute these requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in equipment maintenance and repair, given the unique technical challenges associated with the ageing Maha testing equipment. Businesses possessing technical expertise in handling bespoke and specialist vehicle testing equipment would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The direct award method reiterates the necessity for suppliers to be adept in handling specific technical requirements and understanding the intricacies of the equipment used at DVSA sites across the UK. The procurement allows for potential growth through the addition of services and goods as equipment needs evolve, making it an attractive prospect for technically proficient firms aiming to extend their footprint within central government projects.

## Notice

DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) has awarded a single Contractor to calibrate, service/maintain and repair of Individual Vehicle Approvals (IVA) testing equipment and Enforcement Equipment at DVSA sites including Goods Vehicle Test Stations (GVTS) that was previously purchased from Maha UK Limited. The Contractor shall provide technical expertise and services to enable continued compliant use of the equipment.

### Procurement Information

This notice is to inform the market that DVSA have issued a Direct Award contract for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair, and purchase of new of its MAHA vehicle testing equipment. The equipment comprises of, but not limited to; Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors, and Headlamp Aim Testers, 4 Post Lifts for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) testing for Road Traffic Enforcement Activities and Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA). DVSA wish to follow the Direct Award route to market. This is justified based on competition being absent due to technical reasons PA 2023 Reg 41, section 6, schedule 5 justification, single source subsection 6a & b of the PA 2023: * (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and * (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. * The services are currently supplied under contract with MAHA UK Limited for provision of UK engineering services with technical support in the UK. The contract is due to expire with no option to extend further. A contract is now required for the below period directly with the calibration, maintenance, and repair provider. MAHA UK as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) are the only supplier with the technical expertise to meet the requirements of the contract. The requirement is for a period of 1 year with an option to extend (1+1+1). Services are required at DVSA sites across the UK. The volume of services is expected to decrease, with the removal of assets, during the life of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049999-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 06:50 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049999-2026
- 7 Aug 2025 at 06:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046711-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041036-2025
- 16 Jul 2025 at 14:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040578-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049999-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046711-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041036-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040578-2025
  16th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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