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Calibration, Repair and maintenance of existing Maha Testing equipment

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Buyer Address: Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol, UKK11, BS5 0DA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
250000.0 GBP
Published
07 Aug 2025, 06:51
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
05 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Maha UK Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency) has awarded a single Contractor to calibrate, service/maintain and repair of Individual Vehicle Approvals (IVA) testing equipment and Enforcement Equipment at DVSA sites including Goods Vehicle Test Stations (GVTS) that was previously purchased from Maha UK Limited. The Contractor shall provide technical expertise and services to enable continued compliant use of the equipment.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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