Prior information notice
            This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
          
Section I: Contracting 
        authority        
      
I.1) Name and addresses
  Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
  Berkeley House
  Bristol
  BS5 0DA
  UK
  
            Contact person: Dan Evans
  
            E-mail: G&Scategoryteam@DVSA.gov.uk
  
            NUTS: UK
  Internet address(es)
  
              Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency
 
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
  II.1.1) Title
Operational Tools 2025
            Reference number: K280022644
  II.1.2) Main CPV code
  44511000
 
  II.1.3) Type of contract
  Supplies
  II.1.4) Short description
  This notice is to provide prior notice to the market of the upcoming tender opportunity for the provision of Operational Tools 2025.
  DVSA has a range of frontline roles who require overlapping sets of off the shelf (OTS) tools, the purpose of this procurement is to consolidate those requirements into a single catalogue
  It is anticipated that this tender opportunity will be published by mid/late February 2025. 
  The DVSA will utilise our e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer for this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please contact .gov.uk to G&Scategoryteam to organise your registration as soon as possible and to express your interest.
  II.1.5) Estimated total value
  Value excluding VAT: 
			450 000.00 
			  GBP
  II.1.6) Information about lots
  
            This contract is divided into lots:
            
        No
      
 
II.2) Description
  
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking a single supplier for a catalogue of Off The Shelf (OTS) tools and equipment to be used by frontline staff across the UK. The supplier will also provide a web-based online ordering and fulfilment portal to be used by DVSA employees.    
    Equipment includes (but is not limited to):
    Hand tools, signs, measuring tapes,  tire depth gauges, torches, cones, signs. portable road side signs, padlocks, spillage kits, grit, grit bins, fire extinguishers, plumb line.
    The Supplier shall be responsible for providing and maintaining an online ordering and fulfilment system to be used by DVSA employees (the system).  
    Delivery must be available to any address in the UK entered by the user, including a nominated ‘Service Point’ or ‘Drop Off’ box as a delivery location.  
    DVSA envisage working closely with the supplier over the lifetime of the contract to ensure performance targets are met. 
    The DVSA will utilise our e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer for this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please contact g&scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk to organise your registration as soon as possible and to express your interest.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			450 000.00 
			  GBP
    II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
    
                Duration in months: 24
    
                  This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
                
    Description of renewals:
    2 x 12 month extension available.
    II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
    
            The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
            
              No
            
   
 
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/02/2025
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
  III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
  Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
  Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
 
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
  IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
  
                The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
                
        No
      
 
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking a single supplier for a catalogue of Off The Shelf (OTS) tools and equipment to be used by frontline staff across the UK. The supplier will also provide a web-based online ordering and fulfilment portal to be used by DVSA employees.    
Equipment includes (but is not limited to):
Hand tools, signs, measuring tapes,  tire depth gauges, torches, cones, signs. portable road side signs, padlocks, spillage kits, grit, grit bins, fire extinguishers, plumb line.
The Supplier shall be responsible for providing and maintaining an online ordering and fulfilment system to be used by DVSA employees (the system).  
Delivery must be available to any address in the UK entered by the user, including a nominated ‘Service Point’ or ‘Drop Off’ box as a delivery location.  
DVSA envisage working closely with the supplier over the lifetime of the contract to ensure performance targets are met. 
The DVSA will utilise our e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer for this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please contact g&scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk to organise your registration as soon as possible and to express your interest.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/01/2025