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title: "Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS)"
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# Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb771f30-c98e-4db9-a604-d724549ff911

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## Summary

The Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) is a public procurement project initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This programme, classified under air quality management services, aims to enhance air quality across the UK by retrofitting older vehicles that contribute to air pollution. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, concluding with an award on 22nd June 2021 for a total value of £524,850, with the contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The tender was officially published on the 29th June 2021, signifying its current completion status.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental services and vehicle retrofitting, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in innovative air quality solutions and retrofit technologies will find this project aligns with their expertise, as successful participation could lead to long-term partnerships with local authorities aiming to improve air quality standards while ensuring compliance with clean air policies.

## Notice

The CVRAS work programme will deliver cleaner air in our towns and cities across the UK where air pollution exceedances dictate that action is needed at a local level. This programme targets the cleaning up of older and more polluting legacy vehicles that contribute to NO2 and particulate matter pollution. The UK Government has a legal obligation to meet ambient air quality limits and has set out a clean air strategy that addresses the issue of air pollution, particularly NO2 emissions. By providing a robust assurance scheme for suppliers and their products that can be retrofitted to vehicles will mean vehicle operators can have confidence their vehicles will be recognised as compliant for CAZ, ULEZ or LEZ entry without charge and local authorities implementing clean air policy can be confident in the performance of retrofitted vehicles. Additional information: The STA is let under the following PCR 2015 clause: 32.2 (b) ii - competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a881cf-8892-4a63-aac9-6334a4c499c7 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £524,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £524,850 |
| 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 | ENERGY SAVING TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a881cf-8892-4a63-aac9-6334a4c499c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a881cf-8892-4a63-aac9-6334a4c499c7
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/945cc672-b52a-40bb-9fc0-95e3b4de8781
  Approved by Anna 23.06.21

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