Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme

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Notice Description

The CVRAS (Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme) supports the reduction of air pollutant emissions from older and more polluting diesel vehicles during the transition to a zero-emission fleet. The scheme was launched in 2017 and funded by Government to accredit retrofit technologies that could reduce levels of nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions from buses to close to Euro VI levels. The Department for Transport has a requirement for an outsourced service to provide an accreditation scheme. This comprises monitoring performance of the CVRAS bus fleet, improving compliance including telematics reporting, engaging bus operators and Local Authorities on bus fleet maintenance and supporting accurate functioning of Clean Air Zone charging.

Planning Information

Administration of the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS). This comprises monitoring performance of the CVRAS bus fleet, improving compliance including telematics reporting, engaging bus operators and Local Authorities on bus fleet maintenance and supporting accurate functioning of Clean Air Zone charging. The Department for Transport are hosting a webinar on Teams on Thursday 18 June 13:30 - 14:30 to discuss the overall content of the requirement, the timelines and opening a Q&A for suppliers to ask questions of the Authority. Either, use the details below to dial in during the event, or email andy.gowanlock@dft.gov.uk before the event to be issued an invite directly. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/313488781412221?p=7Abikb78HW6qQacknt Meeting ID: 313 488 781 412 221 Passcode: EN2dq9q9 +44 20 3443 8728,,66955769# United Kingdom, City of London Phone conference ID: 669 557 69#

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae31
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054797-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
CPV Codes: 90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £990,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 10 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054797-2026
10th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054408-2026
9th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053106-2026
5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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