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Vehicle Emissions Tester

Department for Transport

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

18 Mar 2026 at 10:21

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

27 Mar 2025 at 12:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Transport, titled "Vehicle Emissions Tester," involves an amendment published on 18 March 2026. The buying organisation is a central government public authority located in London, UK, with its contact point available via email at mycommercial@dft.gov.uk. The procurement phase is currently focused on contract amendment, following an award and contract issuance dated 27 March 2025. The contract amendment specifies a period from 18 March 2026 to 31 May 2026 and concerns the procurement of engineering services within the United Kingdom. The procurement method was identified as direct, without competition, enabling Ricardo UK Limited to receive the contract award valued at £20,256 gross.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those able to deliver vehicle emissions testing solutions. Companies that are well-suited to compete in such tenders are those with the ability to comply with UK legislative requirements and expertise in environmental technologies. Furthermore, large enterprises like Ricardo UK Limited and other established players can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in governmental projects, enhancing their market reputation and accessing further public sector opportunities. With a direct procurement method and an urgent completion requirement, agility and a robust organisational framework are essential characteristics for prospective bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Emissions Tester

Notice Description

Urgent requirement to procure an independent vehicle emmissions tester. 3 quotes were sought but only one reply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024429-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Transport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ricardo UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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