Under Vehicle Inspection Equipment 2026

This notice informs the market that DVSA intends to award a contract to a single supplier to manufacture Under Vehicle Inspection Equipment. This equipment will enable DVSA staff to inspect vehicles for defects in situations where access beneath the vehicle or where an inspection pit is not available. This notice is issued to engage the market at a supplier day in advance of a forthcoming procurement for the supply and maintenance of eight units.
It should be noted that the start date and value are indicative at this stage.
Elements we are looking for in terms of this requirement, some of the ‘Could Have’ elements listed below can be added as part of a continuous improvement initiative over the life of the contract:
MoSCoW Prioritization Table (Grouped by Category)
Category Requirement
Imaging & Evidence - AES-256 encrypted local storage, USB/USB-C transfer to Windows laptops and mobile phones (Must Have)
Imaging & Evidence - High-resolution imaging: Still images ≥12MP, 4K video, low-light & thermal imaging (Must Have)
Imaging & Evidence - Time & date stamping in ISO 8601 format (Must Have)
Imaging & Evidence - Moveable camera to see around components (Should Have)
Imaging & Evidence = Side-view camera with option to view with thermal imaging (Should Have)
Imaging & Evidence - The capability to zoom in and focus on the camera's live view [not just once image has been taken] (Must Have)
Imaging & Evidence - Optional secure wireless transfer (Could Have)
Control System - IP67 ruggedized casing, usable with gloves (Must Have)
Control System - Range ≥30m, battery life ≥4 hours, screen resolution ≥1080p (Must Have)
Control System - Ability to annotate images [to highlight defects] while retaining the original raw image (Should Have)
Control System - Large display screen viewable in all weather (Must Have)
Physical / Build - Drop-proof from 1.5m, corrosion-resistant (Must Have)
Physical / Build - Operate on uneven surfaces, height ≤150mm for PSV...