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Driver and Vehicle Agency - Supply, Delivery, Installation, Calibration, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Vehicle Test Solution

The Driver and Vehicle Agency · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:46.

Opportunity overview

The Department for Infrastructure, through its Executive Agency The Driver and Vehicle Agency wish to establish a Contract to appoint a Contractor to supply, deliver, install, commission, calibrate and maintain a total of 79 new vehicle testing lanes of equipment, the associated fully integrated test lane (ITL) software, all associated IT hardware and licences (from here on in referred to as 'Vehicle Test Solution') to service its network of 16 Test Centres. The contract's key focus will be to provide DVA with a complete vehicle test solution that will meet DVA's demands, on an all-inclusive supply, install and maintenance basis. The Contractor must also complete all necessary enabling works required to facilitate the installation and operation of the Vehicle Test Solution. These works may include, but are not limited to, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and digital enabling works which must be completed in line with current UK building legislation, regulations, codes and standards

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

MAHA Ireland Limited

Match pending…
Published award value
£46m
Awarded
3 Dec 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-PPON PXRL-2252-DZVJ
Location
Lisburn, UKN0E, BT28 2BP, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV31000000 — Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
  • CPV50100000 — Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Lots

  • Lot 1£40m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ID 5888575
Status
complete
Published risks
The Contracting Authority has identified the following risks as risks that satisfy the criteria of Schedule 8 sub-paragraph (6)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023 i.e. that the risk/s could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but, because of its/their nature, cannot be addressed in the contract as awarded: 1. Tenderers are advised that enabling works will be undertaken following the award of contract in accordance with the Specification of Requirements. While such works will be carried out in compliance with all relevant statutory and contractual obligations, The DVA recognises the potential for unforeseen physical conditions or latent site risks to arise as a result of, or in connection with, those works (“Known Unknowns”). AND 2.Has concluded that there is a possibility that the contract may have to be modified as a result of a materialisation of the known risk/s at a later date in accordance with Schedule 8 paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. Exclusions If at any time during the procurement, or post award, it comes to the attention of the Contracting Authority (CA) or CPD, by whatever means, that a Supplier has become ‘excluded’ or ‘excludable’ as per Sec 57 of the PA 2023, the CA, after compliance with its obligations under the PA 23, reserves the right to exclude said Supplier from the procurement procedure or terminate any contract they have been awarded. Insert appropriate reservations of rights and disclaimers of liability here consider - e.g. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the rights: (I). not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (II). to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering Competition; (III). to award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and (IV). to award contract(s) in stages. and in no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below. Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Covered By

GPA

Procedure

Features
1. Publish Notice and procurement documentation 2. Facilitate Tenderer Site Visit if required 3. Submission of Initial Tenders including Conditions of Participation (COP) submission 4. Consideration of Excluded / Excludable Tenderer Status/ Debarment Status * 5. Assess and disregard any non-compliant tenders (with the option to award prior to dialogue) 6. Dialogue Sessions (if required) 7. Submission of final tenders (if required) 8. Assess final tenders and identification of preferred Tenderer (if required) 9. Product Verification with highest scoring Tenderer 10. Issue contract award notice and standstill letters then award Contract. Tenderers must note that the Client reserves the right and the option to award this contract to a Tenderer based on the assessment of the initial tender submission without undertaking any dialogue session or final tender submission which may have been intended to be part of the process. If the Client avails of the option to proceed to award after the assessment of the initial tender assessment then it shall move directly to the Product Verification stage with the Highest scoring tenderer.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
10 Oct 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
30 Jun 2025, 15:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice For ANI clients insert: For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar ticles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice [DN: Additional draft wording for consideration] Contract Value The estimated value figure indicated in the Scope Section represents an overall estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. Neither CPD nor the contracting Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Suppliers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Supplier in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise (and a Supplier shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into) until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the Contracting Authority.

Enquiry period

Ends
20 Jun 2025, 17:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
40,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
48,000,000

Options

Description
The Services as detailed in the Contract and delivered by the Contractor may be subject to additional potential services and changes during the Contract Period in order to address and remain consistent with the wider operating environment including legislative changes impacting the vehicle testing regulations or market conditions, future changes to the Client’s policy and Operational Requirements, and its corresponding requirements of the Contract. The changes that this Section is concerned with may involve: i. changes to the volume of equipment/Services required from the Contractor (‘Volume-Based Equipment/Services’); ii. changes which result in new Services or amendments to Services being required during the Contract Period, which cannot be foreseen at the time of this procurement ('Optional Services'). The Client may increase or decrease the volume of the equipment/services during the Contract Period in line with changes in the Specification. This may be due to, for example, changes in the Client’s policy or policies, future changes in relation to development of the Test Centre Network, changes to the vehicle testing conditions or changes to the level of demand for vehicle testing. The changes may include, but are not limited to: • amending the number of lanes to be delivered under this Contract which may increase depending on future decisions and approvals for the Network; • allowing for the roll out of equipment (if required) as part of a refresh programme in line with any recommendations within future conditioning reports; • permitting the purchase of equipment or associated items which are used in conjunction with the vehicle testing equipment that have sustained damage outside of normal wear and tear and therefore not covered in the all-inclusive maintenance. Further detail is provided within section 12 of the Schedule 1 Specification document.

Renewal

Description
the contract will have the option to extend for 4 further periods of 12 months each

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
AC1 - Proposed Integrated test lane software
Type
quality
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
1
Weight
order
Criterion 2
Name
AC2 - Proposed Maintenance solution (Phase 4)
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2
Weight
order
Criterion 3
Name
AC7 - Social Value - Delivering Zero Carbon
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
3
Weight
order
Criterion 4
Name
AC9 - Total Contract Cost
Type
cost
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
4
Weight
order
Criterion 5
Name
AC3 - Outline Implementation Plan for Phase 1
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
order
Criterion 6
Name
AC4 - Outline Implementation Plan for Phase 2
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
order
Criterion 7
Name
AC5 - Outline Implementation Plan for Phase 3
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
7
Weight
order
Criterion 8
Name
AC6 - Proposed IT Infrastructure
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
8
Weight
order
Criterion 9
Name
AC8 - Contract Management and Contingency Arrangements
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
9
Weight
order
Criterion 10
Name
SoC1 - Legislation and Testing Standards
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
order
Criterion 11
Name
SoC2 - Light Lane Equipment
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
11
Weight
order
Criterion 12
Name
SoC3 - Heavy Lane Equipment
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
order
Criterion 13
Name
SoC4 - Vehicle Lift
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
13
Weight
order
Criterion 14
Name
SoC5 - Additional Equipment
Type
quality
Description
as per tender documentation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
14
Weight
order

Contract period

Ends
19 Oct 2035, 23:59
Starts
20 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
19 Oct 2039, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As per Tender documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
31000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Entry 2
Id
50100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
018216-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
30 Apr 2025, 19:58

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMCJ-4951-QRDD
Name
The Driver and Vehicle Agency

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN0E
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT8 8JL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Hydebank House, 4a Hospital Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-NIR
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PMCJ-4951-QRDD
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PVWG-8426-YWXV
Name
Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division
Role Details
Construction and Procurement Delivery Supplies and Services Division is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT3 9ED
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West

Identifier

Id
PVWG-8426-YWXV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-PPON-PXRL-2252-DZVJ
Name
MAHA Ireland Limited

Roles

supplier
tenderer

Address

Region
UKN0E
Country
GB
Locality
Lisburn
Postal Code
BT28 2BP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
10a Enterprise Crescent, Ballinderry Road

Control

Description
MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PXRL-2252-DZVJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
3 Dec 2025, 00:00
Title
Driver and Vehicle Agency - Supply, Delivery, Installation, Calibration, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Vehicle Test Solution
Status
pending
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
goods
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
3 Dec 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
31000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Entry 2
Id
50100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Value

Amount
46,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
55,000,000

Options

Description
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Services as detailed in the Contract and delivered by the Contractor may be subject to additional potential services and changes during the Contract Period in order to address and remain consistent with the wider operating environment including legislative changes impacting the vehicle testing regulations or market conditions, future changes to the Client's policy and Operational Requirements, and its corresponding requirements of the Contract. The changes that this Section is concerned with may involve: i. changes to the volume of equipment/Services required from the Contractor ('Volume-Based Equipment/Services'); ii. changes which result in new Services or amendments to Services being required during the Contract Period, which cannot be foreseen at the time of this procurement ('Optional Services'). The Client may increase or decrease the volume of the equipment/services during the Contract Period in line with changes in the Specification. This may be due to, for example, changes in the Client's policy or policies, future changes in relation to development of the Test Centre Network, changes to the vehicle testing conditions or changes to the level of demand for vehicle testing. The changes may include, but are not limited to: • amending the number of lanes to be delivered under this Contract which may increase depending on future decisions and approvals for the Network; • allowing for the roll out of equipment (if required) as part of a refresh programme in line with any recommendations within future conditioning reports; • permitting the purchase of equipment or associated items which are used in conjunction with the vehicle testing equipment that have sustained damage outside of normal wear and tear and therefore not covered in the all-inclusive maintenance.

Renewal

Description
the contract contains the option to extend for 4 further periods of 12 months each

Documents

Entry 1
Id
079440-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
3 Dec 2025, 15:23

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PXRL-2252-DZVJ
Name
MAHA Ireland Limited

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
16 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
16 Dec 2035, 23:59
Starts
17 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
16 Dec 2039, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
12 Dec 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN0E · BT8 8JL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-050ad7-2025-12-03T15:23:14ZTender notice on Find a Tender ·