Compressed Air Systems Servicing & Inspection 2026

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Jul 31, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, information and communication technology, transport and logistics and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Vehicles. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 80,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

What DVSA want to achieve: Through this Preliminary Market Engagement notice, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking to notify the market that it will soon release a tender for the servicing, inspection, maintenance and repair of its compressed air equipment. DVSA intends to appoint a single supplier capable of providing a national service across Great Britain for its still in service 16 air compressor equipment. In addition to planned and reactive maintenance activities, there may be a limited requirement for the supply and installation of replacement compressor units where existing equipment is deemed beyond economical repair. The compressor estate varies significantly in age and specification, with assets ranging from approximately one year old to almost forty years old. The successful supplier will therefore need to demonstrate the capability to maintain and support equipment of differing ages and configurations. DVSA is continuing its strategic programme of transforming vehicle testing services by reducing the number of Government Vehicle Testing Stations (GVTS) and increasing the use of privately operated Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) and Vehicle Examination Facilities (VEFs). This approach brings testing services closer to vehicle operators and maintainers while supporting a more flexible and efficient delivery model. As a result of this ongoing estate rationalisation programme, DVSA anticipates that the number of operational sites requiring air compressor support will reduce from 16 to approximately 9 over the duration of the contract. The objective of this future tender is to secure a single supplier that can provide a cost-effective, reliable and nationally coordinated maintenance service throughout this period of the contract, ensuring the continued safe and efficient operation of DVSA's compressed air equipment.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 072851-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has issued 64 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 36 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Transport & Logistics, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £80,000 - £80,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 072851-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.