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title: "Technical support to CVRAS operations team (EST)"
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# Technical support to CVRAS operations team (EST)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01befdcd-b082-4926-bcb6-937e8f844236

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking technical support for the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) operations team. This tender, titled "Technical support to CVRAS operations team (EST)," falls under the air quality management category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the award stage, following a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £37,075. The deadline for submitting tenders was 26th March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in air quality management, particularly those specialising in retrofit technologies and compliance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise in delivering innovative solutions that meet the requirements of Clean Air Zones (CAZs). Engaging in this contract can enable businesses to expand their services and enhance their reputation within the environmental sector.

## Notice

Purpose: Supporting the implementation and enforcement of Clean Air Zones (CAZs) across the UK, to deliver NO2 compliance. Focusing on retrofit technology and providing expertise to support the market to develop retrofit solutions to reduce the impact of CAZs. Maintaining the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS). Working to maintain standards of retrofitting and ensuring the benefits continue to be realised after the initial investment. Work on in-service monitoring to ensure the retrofit technologies benefits are being maintained after retrofits are installed and the ongoing air quality impacts are realised. Additional information: - Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The STA was awarded on the basis of PCR15, technical reasons (re 32. B (ii)).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98cf74b7-c511-45ad-bfc4-01faff433b7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,075 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOW CVP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98cf74b7-c511-45ad-bfc4-01faff433b7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98cf74b7-c511-45ad-bfc4-01faff433b7f
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1464212e-f493-4d4f-ab0d-f9b5c84d0f23
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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