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In-Service Conformity Light-Duty Emissions Testing

Department for Transport

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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27 Nov 2025 at 08:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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21 Nov 2025 at 12:55

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30 May 2025 at 15:40

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30 May 2025 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed the procurement process for the "In-Service Conformity Light-Duty Emissions Testing" contract, in collaboration with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). The contract was awarded to Horiba-Mira, a supplier based in Nuneaton. This contract involves technical testing services within the engineering sector, specifically for emissions testing of light-duty vehicles as per the newly implemented ISC Methodology. The open procurement method was utilised, and the contract commenced on 5 December 2025, with completion expected by 31 August 2026. The total value of the contract is £430,195.20, and the testing will take place across various locations within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in technical testing and engineering services, especially those specialising in emissions testing. Notably, enterprises with a background in automotive testing and certification, possessing the necessary equipment and accreditation, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process attracted significant industry interest, evidenced by the submission of seven bids, all from SMEs, highlighting the accessibility of this contract to small and medium-sized enterprises. Such contracts can offer substantial growth potential through involvement in high-profile public projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Service Conformity Light-Duty Emissions Testing

Notice Description

The Department for Transport in partnership with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), invites submissions from Suppliers for the undertaking of light-duty vehicle emissions testing for the purposes of the "New In-Service Conformity (ISC) Methodology", introduced in Annex II (Part B) of Regulation (GB) 2017/1151, as amended by SI 2022 No.1273 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/1151/contents) and Annex 4 of UN Regulation No. 83.08 (ECE-TRANS-WP.29-2023-57E.pdf) In this Contract, the Supplier will be required to source, examine and test vehicles in accordance with this methodology, for one annual ISC programme (covering the calendar year 2025).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077490-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£358,496 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£358,496 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
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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

Horiba-Mira

Further Information

Notice Documents

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