--- title: "Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of DVSA Weigh Pads for Enforcement and IVA 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069e78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e78.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of DVSA Weigh Pads for Enforcement and IVA 2026 Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069e78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e78.json) ## Summary The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, UK, and sponsored by the Department for Transport, is currently running a tender process to secure services for the Calibration, Repair, and Maintenance of DVSA Weigh Pads for Enforcement and IVA 2026. This open procedure aims to ensure the safety and compliance of vehicle weighing activities. The procurement, classified under the calibration services industry, is now in the tender stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 3rd August 2026. The procurement process began in the planning phase, initiated by a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, which concluded on 4th June 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those that can supply, maintain, and repair portable weighing equipment. Companies with the capability to deliver quality and cost-efficient services, along with social value, are particularly well-suited to participate. The flexibility evident in the potential contract extensions makes it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking long-term engagement. The contract is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing an inclusive platform for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. ## Notice The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Transport (DfT). The agency carries out driving tests, approves people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carries out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, carries out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitors vehicle recalls. DVSA invites proposals to repair, maintain, calibrate, and verify it's portable weighing equipment. The proposal includes occasional supply of weighpads, associated equipment and parts, plus supplying occasional calibrated and verified rental weighpads equipment when required. ### Planning Information DVSA is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market. The purpose is to gather insights into the market’s capacity and appetite for the upcoming Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of DVSA Weigh Pads for Enforcement and IVA 2026 requirement. The RFI will be open from 21st May to 04th June 2026. If you are interested in participating and would like access to the RFI documents, please contact the team at: G&Scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064172-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2026 - 2 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | 2028-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50433000 - Calibration services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 11:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064172-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 08:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046800-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064172-2026 8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046800-2026 21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.htmlRequeststoParticipatemustbesubmittedviatheJaggaerportal.Toparticipateintheopportunity,youmustfirstregisterontheportal.Youcandothisbyclickingthegrey“clickheretoregister!”buttononthelinkaboveandfollowingtheinstructions.Youwillthenbeabletoaccesstheopportunitydocument-searchfor'Calibration,RepairandMaintenanceofDVSAWeighpadsforEnforcementandIVA2026'https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/PleasenotethatyouwillrequireaDUNSnumber(DunandBradstreet)toregister.Ifyoudonotknowyournumberaccessthefollowinglinktofindit:D-U-N-SNumberLookup,clickontheD-U-N-Snumbersection.IfaDUNSnumberisnotfound,thereisguidanceonhowtoacquireoneinthesameplace.ShouldyouhaveanytechnicalissueregisteringonthesystempleasecontacttheJaggaerHelpdeskinthefirstinstance:Phone:08000698630help_uk@jaggaer.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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