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Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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30 Dec 2022 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) awarded a contract for the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) to Energy Saving Trust Limited. The procurement method was a Single Tender Action, and the contract value is GBP 3,000,000. The contract period runs from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2024. The procurement aimed at providing an accredited scheme for suppliers to retrofit their products to vehicles for compliance with Clean Air Zones, Ultra Low Emissions Zones, and Low Emissions Zones.

This contract opportunity, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, could be beneficial for businesses involved in services related to electric vehicles and clean air policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity. The contract location includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, offering a broad scope for participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS)

Notice Description

The Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU), has a requirement for an outsourced service to provide an accreditation scheme through the provision of technical advice. This is to allow suppliers to receive accreditation for their products so that they can be retrofitted to vehicles. This means vehicle operators can have confidence their vehicles will be recognised as compliant for Clean Air Zone (CAZ), Ultra Low Emissions Zone or Low Emissions Zone entry without charge, and local authorities implementing clean air policies can be confident in the performance of retrofitted vehicles. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56829a55-29a0-4c13-a718-9c54b198dbd8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SP1J 3JR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SAVING TRUST

Further Information

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