---
title: "GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068337"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068337.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068337

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is planning a procurement process for the upgrade of equipment at GVTS and Enforcement sites across the United Kingdom. This process, currently in the planning stage with the procurement method being open, is classified under the 'goods' category, with additional services involved. This upgrade includes the replacement of vehicle testing equipment and subsequent maintenance services. As a UK1 Pipeline Notice, it indicates that a formal tender may be announced in the future, with potential notices issued by August 2026. The procurement is valued gross at £6.6 million, with a net amount of £5.5 million GBP. The planned contract period spans from December 2026 to November 2036, potentially extending up to 2038.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical inspection, testing services, and the provision of testing and measuring apparatus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable contenders for the project, highlighting inclusiveness in the procurement process. With a focus on upgrading technical equipment and offering ongoing maintenance, companies with expertise in these areas stand to benefit from long-term contractual relationships with the DVSA, fostering business growth and expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

Please be advised that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. It does not constitute a Prior Information Notice (PIN) nor does it represent a call for pre market engagement or competition. As a pipeline notice, it does not guarantee that a tender opportunity will follow. Should a tender opportunity arise, further notices will be issued accordingly. This provision relates to the procurement of goods for the replacement of vehicle testing equipment at DVSA sites, as well as the subsequent delivery of services for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and calibration of this equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034294-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 13:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034294-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034294-2026
  15th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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