---
title: "Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment Services

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595c5

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## Summary

The public procurement process outlined in this JSON document involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) as the buying organisation, located in Morriston, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment Services," is categorised under training services in the industry. The process has moved through to the award and contract stage, with the contract being active as of 12th December 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, seeking to ensure compliance with government legislation and industry standards for operating mechanical handling equipment. The total contract value amounts to £59,949, extending from December 2025 to December 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in health and safety certification for equipment handling. The contract is suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering certified training courses in line with Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) certification standards. With the DVLA's commitment to enhancing staff training and development, providers of mechanical handling equipment training can leverage this opportunity to expand and demonstrate their expertise in the public sector, while potentially establishing a long-term relationship with a central government entity.

## Notice

The Agency has a requirement to ensure all staff operating forklift trucks and electric pallet trucks comply with government legislation and industry standards, specifically Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) certification. The Agency utilises forklift trucks and electric pallet trucks across its stores and operational areas to facilitate business activities The DVLA requires various health and safety certified training courses to support staff training and development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001046-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | £52,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,949 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | MORRISTON |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROSSHANDS INDUSTRIAL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001046-2026
- 8 Sep 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054629-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001046-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054629-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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