Planning

Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Plates 2026

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010852

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0649d0 (view related notices)

Published 6 February 2026, 11:26am



Scope

Reference

CRN/25/31

Description

The procurement will be for the provision of trade and diplomatic plates to support the needs of DVLA and the end users of the products.

Total value (estimated)

  • £2,122,000 excluding VAT
  • £2,546,400 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 December 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

10 May 2026

Engagement process description

DVLA’s current contract for the manufacture and supply of Trade and Diplomatic Plates is expiring in December 2026, and as a result, we are now beginning the process of engaging with key suppliers to gather market intelligence to help inform our requirements.

DVLA intends to procure a single supplier contract for the manufacture, secure supply, and destruction of:

• Trade Plates

• Diplomatic Plates

This PME seeks early market insight, capability feedback, and innovation suggestions to inform the final specification and procurement approach.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

11 May 2026


Contracting authority

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYVZ-4215-PGYM

Longview Road

Morriston

SA6 7JL

United Kingdom

Contact name: Allison Fry

Email: Allison.fry@dvla.gov.uk

Region: UKL18 - Swansea

Organisation type: Public authority - central government