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Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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29 Jun 2021 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) is a public procurement project initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This programme, classified under air quality management services, aims to enhance air quality across the UK by retrofitting older vehicles that contribute to air pollution. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, concluding with an award on 22nd June 2021 for a total value of £524,850, with the contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The tender was officially published on the 29th June 2021, signifying its current completion status.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental services and vehicle retrofitting, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in innovative air quality solutions and retrofit technologies will find this project aligns with their expertise, as successful participation could lead to long-term partnerships with local authorities aiming to improve air quality standards while ensuring compliance with clean air policies.

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Notice Title

Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS)

Notice Description

The CVRAS work programme will deliver cleaner air in our towns and cities across the UK where air pollution exceedances dictate that action is needed at a local level. This programme targets the cleaning up of older and more polluting legacy vehicles that contribute to NO2 and particulate matter pollution. The UK Government has a legal obligation to meet ambient air quality limits and has set out a clean air strategy that addresses the issue of air pollution, particularly NO2 emissions. By providing a robust assurance scheme for suppliers and their products that can be retrofitted to vehicles will mean vehicle operators can have confidence their vehicles will be recognised as compliant for CAZ, ULEZ or LEZ entry without charge and local authorities implementing clean air policy can be confident in the performance of retrofitted vehicles. Additional information: The STA is let under the following PCR 2015 clause: 32.2 (b) ii - competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a881cf-8892-4a63-aac9-6334a4c499c7
Current Stage
Award
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£524,850 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£524,850 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SAVING TRUST

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