---
title: "Calibration, Repair and maintenance of VLT Roller Brake Testers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a31"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-19"
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# Calibration, Repair and maintenance of VLT Roller Brake Testers

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a31

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has awarded a contract for the calibration, repair, and maintenance of VLT Roller Brake Testers, specifically tailored for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV). This process is part of their road traffic enforcement and individual vehicle approval activities. The contract was initiated due to technical necessity and was awarded directly to VL Test Systems Limited, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This single-source direct award is justified legally under PA 2023 regulations. Services will be provided at various DVSA sites across the United Kingdom, with key procurement details including a contract period starting from 1st August 2025 and an end date set for 31st July 2026, with potential extensions up to 2028. The overall value of the contract is estimated at £81,000, excluding VAT. The procurement method followed is 'direct', classified as below threshold - without competition.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the technical services or automotive maintenance sector, especially those with expertise in vehicle testing equipment. Businesses similar in scale and scope to VL Test Systems Limited, specifically SMEs with OEM capabilities or those seeking sub-contractual roles, would find this procurement advantageous. The requirement for on-site maintenance across DVSA locations offers firms the opportunity to extend their service footprint throughout the UK. Additionally, businesses capable of providing technical engineering support for similar infrastructure can position themselves for future engagements, particularly as the routine renewal options allow for extensions beyond the initial term.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the market that DVSA have awarded a contract for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair, of its VL Test Systems vehicle testing equipment by Direct Award. The equipment comprises of Roller Brake Testers for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) testing for Road Traffic Enforcement Activities and Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA). DVSA chose 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 VL Test Systems 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. VL Test Systems Limited 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/049673-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,000 |

## 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 | VL TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 07:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049673-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049673-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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