This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 13:46

PlanningUpdate

10 Jun 2026 at 13:45

PlanningUpdate

09 Jun 2026 at 14:53

Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located at Great Minster House in London, is currently at the tender stage for its "Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme" (CVRAS). This public procurement falls under the central government public authority and is within the environmental services and customer services industry categories. The open procedure is being used for this services procurement, aimed at supporting the reduction of emissions from older diesel vehicles. The tender, with a gross value of £1,740,000, is set to accept applications until 4 August 2026. The contract period is due to start on 1 October 2026 and end on 31 March 2029, with potential for a one-year extension, although this is currently unfunded.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the environmental and automotive sectors to engage in a project that supports government environmental goals. Businesses with expertise in telematics, fleet management, and customer consultancy stand to benefit from this procurement due to the project's requirements, such as monitoring fleet performance and engaging with bus operators. The technical and social value emphasis in the evaluation criteria also make this an attractive opportunity for companies focusing on sustainable and impactful solutions. With an inclusive approach toward smaller enterprises, the CVRAS tender offers a platform for business growth through innovation in clean vehicle technology.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional one year extension possible. Currently unfunded and requires business case approval and development, and cannot be relied upon.

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#

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063706-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79342300 - Customer services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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