Scope
Reference
T280022866
Description
DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) has awarded a single supplier to calibrate, service/maintain and repair Goods Vehicle Testing Equipment (GVTS) specific to Tecalemit Garage services Ltd and BM Autoteknik but also including AVL Emission Testers plus legacy equipment that DVSA has owned for 25+ years. The supplier shall provide technical expertise and services to enable continued compliant use of the equipment.
Contract 1. Calibration, Repair of existing BM, Tecalemit and AVL equipment plus maintenance of legacy equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £576,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 August 2025
Contract dates
- 7 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 year contract to be issued on a 1 year + 1 year basis
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
•Possible purchases of further equipment should existing piece(s) of equipment become unrepairable
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract value under £5million
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
This notice is to inform the market that DVSA has awarded by Direct Award a contract to for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair of it's BM Autoteknik vehicle testing equipment, AVL Emission Testers, Tecalemit Motorcycle RBT's and further legacy equipment. The equipment comprises of but not limited to; Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors, Load Simulators, Emission Testers, Headlamp Aim Testers, Motorcycle Lifts and pit jacks for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV's) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV's) testing, Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) testing and Road Traffic Enforcement activities.
DVSA wish to follow the Direct Award route to market. This is justified based on competition being absent due to technical reasons PA 2023 Reg 41, section 6, schedule 5 justification, single source subsection 6a & b of the PA 2023:
(a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and
(b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. The technical reasons for justification are as follows;
The services are currently supplied under contract with Tecalemit Workshop Equipment Limited who are a subsidiary of Gemco UK Limited for provision of UK engineering services with technical support in the UK. The contract is due to expire with no option to extend further. A contract is now required for the below period directly with the calibration, maintenance, and repair provider.
The requirement is for a period of 1 year with an option to extend (1+1+1).
Services are required at DVSA sites across the UK including highlands and Islands.
The volume of services is expected to decrease, with the removal of assets, during the life of the contract.
Supplier
Gemco UK Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYB-7254-PWYP
Unit 14c, Moderna Business Park Moderna Way, Mytholmroyd
Hebden Bridge
HX7 5QQ
United Kingdom
Email: service@gemco.co.uk
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMM-2614-YJDV
Berkeley House, Croydon Street
Bristol
BS5 0DA
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government