HMRC have announced that there will be upcoming GVMS system maintenance between 10:30pm - 11:30pm on Saturday 28 February 2026. Full details are below:
"GVMS system maintenance between 10:30pm and 11:30pm on Saturday 28th February 2026.
During this period GVMS will be unavailable.
Please ensure Goods Movement References (GMRs) are created in advance and any Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs) have been added / validated in advance of 10:30pm on Saturday 28th February.
Goods movement references (GMRs) remain mandatory for freight movements using GVMS. Hauliers without a valid goods movement reference (GMR) will be turned away.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
Posted on Friday 13th February 2026