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title: "Calibration, Repair of existing BM, Tecalemit and AVL equipment plus maintenance of legacy equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Calibration, Repair of existing BM, Tecalemit and AVL equipment plus maintenance of legacy equipment

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561c5

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, has awarded a contract under the industry category of repair and maintenance services to Gemco UK Limited. The contract involves the calibration, repair, and maintenance of existing BM, Tecalemit, and AVL equipment, along with the upkeep of legacy equipment. The contract follows a direct award procurement method, initiated due to a lack of competition for technical reasons, allowing the market to be informed of the necessity of engaging the specialised services of Gemco UK Limited. The contract, valued at £480,000, is scheduled to commence on 7 August 2025 with completion expected by 31 July 2026. It includes an option to renew for additional terms (1+1+1), highlighting the ongoing requirement for these critical services across various DVSA sites in the UK, including the Highlands and Islands.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised technical expertise within the vehicle testing equipment sector. Such services are crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of DVSA’s vehicle testing facilities. Companies equipped with the experience and technical capabilities to handle complex calibration and maintenance of vehicle testing equipment can benefit from engaging in similar tenders. Reaching out to government agencies like the DVSA for such projects not only offers revenue potential but also positions a business as a specialist provider capable of delivering critical services within the public sector, paving the way for further opportunities as government entities continue to seek reliable suppliers for technological maintenance and support.

## Notice

DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) has awarded a single supplier to calibrate, service/maintain and repair Goods Vehicle Testing Equipment (GVTS) specific to Tecalemit Garage services Ltd and BM Autoteknik but also including AVL Emission Testers plus legacy equipment that DVSA has owned for 25+ years. The supplier 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 has awarded by Direct Award a contract to for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair of it's BM Autoteknik vehicle testing equipment, AVL Emission Testers, Tecalemit Motorcycle RBT's and further legacy equipment. The equipment comprises of but not limited to; Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors, Load Simulators, Emission Testers, Headlamp Aim Testers, Motorcycle Lifts and pit jacks for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV's) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV's) testing, Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) testing and Road Traffic Enforcement activities. 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 technical reasons for justification are as follows; The services are currently supplied under contract with Tecalemit Workshop Equipment Limited who are a subsidiary of Gemco 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. 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 including highlands and Islands. 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/046866-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## 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 | GEMCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046866-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 06:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041145-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 06:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041144-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046866-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041145-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041144-2025
  18th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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