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GVTS & Enforcement sites equipment upgrade

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency · Central government

In brief

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and laboratory equipment work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £5,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 years, up to 12 years with extensions, starting 30 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 4pm, Friday 18 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 5 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 50% · Cost 40% · Social Value 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 1 bid per contract for this buyer (from 7 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2036.

What the notice says

This provision relates to the procurement of goods to replace existing vehicle testing equipment at DVSA sites, as well as the subsequent delivery of services for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and calibration of this equipment. The sites are located throughout Great Britain so being able to maintain a national coverage is essential.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £5,500,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 4pm, Friday 18 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

15 April 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 034294-2026
5 August 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 074119-2026
1 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082471-2026

About the buyer

Driver and Vehicle Standards AgencyLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

Horiba Mira Limited2 contracts
Utac UK Ltd2 contracts
FEV Europe GmbH1 contract
Idiada Automotive Technology S.a1 contract
Its Testing Services (UK) Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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From notice 034294-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 April 2026, last updated 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.