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WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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14 Aug 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The "WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme" contracting process was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), located in Bristol, England. This procurement, classified under mechanical and electrical engineering services, involved specialist laboratory testing of aftermarket emissions components. The process was completed in the award stage on 13th August 2025. The tender, valued at £176,620, followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Relevant participation locations included the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 13th August 2025 and will end on 30th June 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in emissions testing and related engineering services, especially those specialising in compliance assurance and environmental technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as highlighted by the suitability criteria. Companies aiming to expand their footprint in international markets or those already established in the UK and surrounding territories could leverage this tender to enhance their business growth and establish collaborative efforts with large entities such as Mahle Powertrain Ltd, the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme

Notice Description

Notice of specialist laboratory testing to assess the compliance of aftermarket emissions components placed on the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e36f4fc0-1fe6-451b-b324-b9d5dadadba4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d6e2d0-db2c-4909-8256-a10cf57e918a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,620 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,620 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
DVSA
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAHLE POWERTRAIN

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