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VCA0012 - Vehicle Emissions Testing 2026

Vehicle Certification Agency

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 11:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 08:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 11:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 10:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), a central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed the open procurement process for the light-duty vehicle emissions testing under the title "VCA0012 - Vehicle Emissions Testing 2026". This tender aimed at implementing the New In-Service Conformity (ISC) Methodology as per current regulations. The process spanned various stages—planning initiated on 26 January 2026, tendering active from early February, with bids closing on 13 March, and awarding announced on 30 March. The contract will commence on 14 April 2026 and will run until 13 April 2028. The Department for Transport played a role in supporting the procurement development, while Horiba Mira Limited has been identified as the supplier for this contract, with a gross value of £1.2 million.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential particularly for firms specialising in technical services, checking, testing apparatus, and engineering-related scientific services. With the procurement method being open, businesses could ensure a transparent evaluation and competition based on factors including technical merit, social value, and pricing. Companies, especially those with expertise in emissions testing and consultancy services, are well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future. Opportunities for participation in government-led procurements align with the VCA's plans, as further similar recurrences of the tender are planned to start in February 2028, enhancing prospects for business engagements in the long term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCA0012 - Vehicle Emissions Testing 2026

Notice Description

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 (https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/ECE-TRANS-WP.29-2023-57E.pdf)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029009-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71356000 - Technical services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-02-02

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Vehicle Certification Agency
Additional Buyers

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
Postcode Area
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
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Horiba MIRA Ltd

Further Information

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