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awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs

# Vehicle Components Testing Framework

[Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency)

Estimated value

£9,200,000

Published

15 Jun 2026

Deadline

Closed

23 Feb 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

[More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Vehicle and Component Testing Services Framework.

DVSA is the Market Surveillance Authority for automotive products in Great Britain. It ensures that vehicles and automotive products placed on the market are monitored and have been designed and manufactured in accordance with type approval requirements.

DVSA’s Market Surveillance Unit has annual work programmes to undertake testing of vehicles and components placed on the market against the original approval standards to ensure they are and remain compliant. DVSA requires suppliers to deliver testing requirements, such as emission testing, noise testing, tyre testing, etc. Please see technical specification for more information.

DVSA will use the framework to issue call-off competitions to the appointed suppliers who can then bid in line with the process set out in the Call-Off award procedure.

## CPV classification

Technical servicesMechanical engineering services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-050ea3-2026-06-15T08:59:31+01:00

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