Scope
Reference
T280022894
Description
DVSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport.
DVSA carries out driving tests, approves people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carries out tests to make sure that cars, lorries and buses are safe to drive, carries out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitors vehicle recalls.
As part of the motorcycle and moped tests, the module 1 test is conducted in an off-road Motorcycle Manoeuvring Area (MMA). DVSA presently conducts around 70,000 module 1 tests nationally each year, these are currently delivered from 66 locations throughout the UK.
There is a requirement to measure the speed of the rider at a fixed point when completing several of the mandatory exercises.
DVSA is looking to secure a single supplier to supply, repair and maintain the Speed Measuring Devices used to capture the riders speed.
Total value (estimated)
- £490,000 excluding VAT
- £588,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 April 2026 to 20 April 2029
- Possible extension to 20 April 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 September 2025
Engagement process description
DVSA is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market. The purpose is to gather insights into the market's capacity and appetite for the upcoming Speed Measuring Device 2026 requirement.
The RFI will be open from 2 September 2025 to 16 September 2025.
If you are interested in participating and would like access to the RFI documents, please contact the team at:
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMM-2614-YJDV
Berkeley House, Croydon Street
Bristol
BS5 0DA
United Kingdom
Email: G&Scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government