--- title: "Disposal of Operational Workshop equipment 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Disposal of Operational Workshop equipment 2026 Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f7dc.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Disposal of Operational Workshop Equipment 2026" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), headquartered in Bristol, UK. This initiative aimed at appointing a single supplier to manage the collection and resale of redundant DVSA testing equipment as part of a strategy to reduce its Goods Vehicle Testing Station Estate and Facilities. The contract is within the services category, specifically focusing on transport services. It followed an open procurement method with a below-threshold, open competition. Notably, the contract was awarded to Ramco (UK) Limited on 26th June 2026, with the active contract period running from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in managing and selling redundant equipment, particularly benefitting those with expertise in handling and reselling transport-related equipment. Companies that are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or those adept at providing technical and commercial solutions backed by strong social value contributions could see growth potential. It encourages the participation of businesses capable of efficiently managing the logistical and sales aspects of the redundant equipment, thereby fostering innovation and commercial expansion within the transport services domain. ## Notice The DVSA have appointed a single supplier for the provision of services relating to the collection and selling of redundant DVSA testing equipment. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require the continuation of service in reducing the volume of its Goods Vehicle Testing Station (GVTS) Estate and Facilities. This initiative, in conjunction with introducing Vehicle Examination Facilities (VEF's) to private premises will assist DVSA to meet its primary objective of bringing Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) testing closer to Vehicle Operators and Vehicle Maintainers. As a result of this initiative DVSA testing equipment will become redundant and require disposal following work already undertaken to decommission the equipment in a professional manner to allow for the equipment to be used professionally once it has been re-purchased. All of the equipment to be disposed of would have been installed in DVSA GVTS and Enforcement sites network throughout Great Britain. ### Planning Information Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) intend to appoint a supplier for the provision of services relating to the collection and selling of redundant DVSA testing equipment. When the tender notice goes live to view the documents, you will need to be registered as a supplier on Jaggaer, using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com You will then need to search for the opportunity ‘Disposal of DVSA Testing Equipment’ Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register on Jaggaer. If you do not know your number, search for it via the following link: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html If a DUNS number is not found, follow the guidance on how to acquire one. If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064437-2026 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Award date | 14 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | Lots value | £110,000 | | Awards value | £110,000 | | Contracts value | £110,000 | ## 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 | RAMCO (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 06:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064437-2026 - 15 Jun 2026 at 09:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056039-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 13:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029181-2026 - 17 Dec 2025 at 13:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083838-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064437-2026 9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056039-2026 15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029181-2026 30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083838-2025 17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ramco.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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