Scope
Reference
T280022868
Description
This notice is to inform the market that DVSA have awarded a contract for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair, of its VL Test Systems vehicle testing equipment by Direct Award. The equipment comprises of Roller Brake Testers for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) testing for Road Traffic Enforcement Activities and Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA).
DVSA chose 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.
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The services are currently supplied under contract with VL Test Systems 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. VL Test Systems Limited as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) are the only supplier with the technical expertise to meet the requirements of the contract.
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.
The volume of services is expected to decrease, with the removal of assets, during the life of the contract.
Contract 1. Calibration, Repair and maintenance of VLT Roller Brake Testers
Supplier
Contract value
- £81,000 excluding VAT
- £97,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 year contract to be issued on a 1 year + 1 year basis
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
VL Test Systems Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGPG-8269-DVHP
3-4 Middle Slade, Buckingham Industrial Estate
Buckingham
MK18 1WA
United Kingdom
Email: service@vltestuk.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Calibration, Repair and maintenance of VLT Roller Brake Testers
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