Decommissioning of Equipment at DVSA sites 2025

Description: The purpose of this notice is to notify the market that Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are seeking to find a single supplier for the provision of services relating to the decommissioning of Testing equipment within DVSA's estate. DVSA will continue to reduce the volume of its Government Vehicle Testing Station (GVTS) Estates in accordance with observed incremental growth rate in the Authorised Testing Facilities (ATF's) market and moving the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme out to privately owned sites called Vehicle Examination Facilities (VEF's). This move was set up to bring the work that DVSA conduct closer to Vehicle Operators and Vehicle Maintainers/Suppliers; by encouraging private individuals and entrepreneurs to set up an ATF's and/or VEFs for private and public use. This was a strategic and (read more...)

Summary: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is actively engaged in the procurement process for decommissioning services of equipment at its sites across Great Britain. The current stage is the tender phase, with the procurement method being open procedure. The tender titled "Decommissioning of Equipment at DVSA sites 2025" invites suppliers to decommission various testing equipment safely and recondition it for resale or relocation. Interested parties are required to register on the Jaggaer portal to participate. Key dates include submitting Requests to Participate by 14th January 2026, amidst aiming to award contracts by 26th January 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, and it addresses redundant equipment from DVSA's Government Vehicle Testing Stations (GVTS) and Enforcement sites, with a significant gross value of £504,000. The contract period is expected to start on 1st February 2026 and continue until 31st January 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031.

DNS Management Solution Request for Information

Description: Jisc is undertaking a refresh of its DNS infrastructure and seeks a solution that delivers a secure, scalable, and integrated experience for our members. This is an information gathering exercise for a DNS management solution. It is neither a selection nor tender exercise; no evaluation, or award will result from this process. Information supplied in this process will be used to support a decision on the most appropriate route to market/viable solution and potentially inform a future procurement process. Further information can be found in the RFI document available on our e-tendering portal.

Summary: Jisc, a public authority in sub-central government located in Bristol, UK, is initiating a procurement process for a DNS Management Solution. This process, currently in the planning stage, is designed to refresh Jisc's DNS infrastructure, aiming for a secure, scalable, and integrated solution. The market engagement exercise will conclude on 8 January 2026, with further notification expected by 1 March 2026. Though any evaluation or award will not result from this process, it will inform a future procurement strategy possibly commencing from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

HH Security Improvements Tender Pack

Description: We invite you to bid in this competition for Harperley Hall Security Improvement works. This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract. The target start dates is 2nd February 2026 with a completion by 27th February 2026 at the latest. The project consists of; The Works consist of: * Installation of manual rising arm barrier adjacent to gatehouse building * Relocated of Limestone Rock (Vehicle Mitigation) * CCTV & Intercom Works (Refer to separate Electrical drawings and specification)

Summary: The College of Policing Limited is inviting bids for the Harperley Hall Security Improvement works, aiming to enhance security infrastructure at its Coventry site. This tender is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22nd December 2025. The procurement involves installation tasks such as manual rising arm barriers, relocation of limestone rock for vehicle mitigation, as well as CCTV and intercom enhancements. It falls under the industry category of burglar and fire alarms, closed-circuit television, and electrical installation work. The project is scheduled to commence on 2nd February 2026, with a completion date by 27th February 2026. Gleeds Cost Management Limited is acting as the procuring entity for this open competitive process, which is below the threshold, allowing small to medium enterprises to participate.

External Gym Equipment for Ryton

Description: We invite you to bid in this competition for the supply and installation of external gym equipment at Ryton. This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract. The target start dates is February 2026 with a completion within March 2026 at the latest. The project consists of; The Works consist of: * Installation of a resin rubber crumb external surface * Supply and Installation of Outdoor Gym Equipment

Summary: The College of Policing Limited is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "External Gym Equipment for Ryton," aimed at enhancing outdoor fitness facilities. This below-threshold open competition seeks the supply and installation of gym equipment, including resin rubber crumb surfaces. It falls under the works category, targeting regions across the United Kingdom, such as UKC, UKD, and UKG. The tender ends on 19th December 2025, while enquiries should be submitted by 11th December 2025. Gleeds Cost Management Limited, responsible for project management and technical submissions evaluation, is involved as a procuring entity, providing an opportunity for businesses to engage in this significant public sector project.

External Gym Equipment for Ryton

Description: We invite you to bid in this competition for the supply and installation of external gym equipment at Ryton. This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract. The target start dates is February 2026 with a completion within March 2026 at the latest. The project consists of; The Works consist of: * Installation of a resin rubber crumb external surface * Supply and Installation of Outdoor Gym Equipment

Summary: The College of Policing Limited is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "External Gym Equipment for Ryton," aimed at enhancing outdoor fitness facilities. This below-threshold open competition seeks the supply and installation of gym equipment, including resin rubber crumb surfaces. It falls under the works category, targeting regions across the United Kingdom, such as UKC, UKD, and UKG. The tender ends on 19th December 2025, while enquiries should be submitted by 11th December 2025. Gleeds Cost Management Limited, responsible for project management and technical submissions evaluation, is involved as a procuring entity, providing an opportunity for businesses to engage in this significant public sector project.

SCADA, DDA and Boston FA

Description: We are inviting bids in this competition for SCADA, DDA and Boston FA works. This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract. The target start dates is February 2026 with a completion within March 2026 at the latest. The project consists of; The Works consist of: * Replacement of Fire Alarm within the Boston Building, Replacement of DDA Alarms to accessible WCs', Modifications to the SCADA system

Summary: The College of Policing Limited, situated in Coventry, is inviting bids for a public procurement contract entitled "SCADA, DDA and Boston FA". This contract involves work related to SCADA systems, alarm systems, and devices for the disabled, focusing on electrical installation services across multiple UK regions, including UKC to UKK. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method ensuring inclusivity. The tender period closes on 19 December 2025, with enquiries welcomed until 11 December 2025. The project is aimed at establishing a single supplier contract, starting February 2026 and concluding by the end of March 2026, with an estimated value of £120,000.

Theory Test Services

Description: The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), will be completing some Early Market Engagement (EME) for the Theory Test Services reprocurement. The UK Theory Test is a statutory service owned by the DVSA that is the prerequisite in the driving learner journey to taking the practical test. The Test is made up of two test elements, the Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) and Hazard Perception Test (HPT). It is the largest e-assessment in the UK, undertaking at present approximately 3.6 million tests per annum. The service contains 16 different types of Theory Test, including: Car, Motorcycle, Large Goods Vehicles, Passenger Carrying Vehicles, Certificate of Professional Competence, Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), Enhance Rider Scheme, Examiner Car. Encompassed further within this are the (read more...)

Summary: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport in the UK, is engaged in the planning stage of a reprocurement process for Theory Test Services. The procurement, classified under services, is set in the UK with a contract worth approximately £300 million. This process aims to support the delivery of various Theory Tests that are prerequisite for taking the practical driving test, including Car, Motorcycle, and other vehicle-related certifications. Current market engagement activities are taking place to inform participants about the service design and commercial considerations, with a key deadline for market engagement activities by 31st March 2026. Potential suppliers are encouraged to register their interest, ensuring they receive updates about upcoming events which may include webinars and one-to-one meetings.

VCSE Support & Deliver to NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE (BNSSG) INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)

Description: This notice is placed as a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to inform the market of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board's (ICB) (the Commissioner) intention to commission Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Support & Deliver service. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider and partner interest in delivering these services. The Commissioner is seeking to secure a Provider that has the capability and capacity to deliver VCSE Support & Deliver service. The purpose of the VCSE Support & Deliver service is to enable and support a mature VCSE market that can deliver health and care services in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS). The objectives of the service are: a. Enable and support VCSE (read more...)

Summary: The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of a procurement process to commission Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Support & Deliver services. This initiative aims to enhance health and care services within the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System. The procurement seeks to secure a single contract starting in April 2026, with an initial duration of three years, extendable by two more. The market engagement notice was published on 27th November 2025, with interested providers having until 22nd December 2025 to register their interest. The tender falls under the health and social work services category and addresses the UKK region, particularly UKK12.

Containerised Research Lab - Market Testing

Description: Containerised Research Laboratory - Market Testing Exercise Project Background: The University of Bristol is looking to procure an off-site manufactured, prefabricated research laboratory, delivered as a containerised or modular building system. The facility will be used to test technologies involving pyrophoric materials, requiring a high level of safety, environmental control and security. Our current (but not yet fixed) concept is a facility formed from two combined 40ft container modules, fitted out off-site and delivered to our site (a large warehouse-style hanger) ready for final integration. Key anticipated features include: - Fully prefabricated modular laboratory construction. - Laboratory can be manufactured quickly. - Laboratory can be quickly decommissioned, easily moved to another site and recommissioned. - Very high security design to meet controlled material handling requirements. - High level (read more...)

Summary: The University of Bristol is initiating a market testing exercise for a project titled "Containerised Research Lab - Market Testing" within the prefabricated equipment industry. The focus is on procuring an off-site manufactured, prefabricated laboratory capable of handling pyrophoric materials with stringent safety and environmental controls. This project is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 8th December 2025. The University is considering the development of a modular laboratory composed of combined 40ft container modules, intended for installation at a large warehouse-style hanger in the United Kingdom. Suppliers are invited to express their interest by completing a questionnaire by 5th December 2025.

Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Description: DVSA is therefore looking to procure the services of a supplier to deliver Level 3 Diploma/Qualification in Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair for approximately 75 delegates in total over the initial contract period.

Summary: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at appointing a supplier for a Level 3 Diploma in Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. This initiative intends to train approximately 75 delegates over an initial three-year contract period, beginning on 1st June 2026. Located in Bristol, the procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category, with a total gross value projected at £600,000. Currently, the DVSA has published a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market insights, with responses due by 9th December 2025. Businesses are required to submit their response via the Department for Transport's eSourcing portal, Jaggaer, following registration with a DUNS number.