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title: "WP155 Bus Retrofit Equipment Emissions Testing - Lot 1 Approval Testing"
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# WP155 Bus Retrofit Equipment Emissions Testing - Lot 1 Approval Testing

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdc3c5cd-0e8a-4866-99ad-4256dc3fedd6

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has awarded a contract for the testing of buses with retrofitted emission control systems in various regions across the United Kingdom as part of the Technical services category. The tender titled "WP155 Bus Retrofit Equipment Emissions Testing - Lot 1 Approval Testing" was awarded following a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from July 14, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a total value of £194,434. The DVSA has selected Millbrook Proving Ground Limited as the supplier for this contract.

This contract from DVSA presents opportunities for businesses involved in technical services and emissions testing. SMEs and VCSEs suited for providing testing services in the automotive industry could benefit from bidding for future tenders with DVSA. The contract period runs for one year, providing a stable opportunity for growth and collaboration with DVSA to ensure compliance with emission standards in the automotive sector.

## Notice

DVSA wishes to test buses which have retro fitted emission control systems to assess continued compliance. These tests are intended to ensure that vehicles meet the standards they were approved to and investigate causes of variable performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29da4e7-e41f-4cc7-a16a-b34126c433ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,434 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,434 |
| 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 | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLBROOK PROVING GROUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2023 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29da4e7-e41f-4cc7-a16a-b34126c433ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29da4e7-e41f-4cc7-a16a-b34126c433ed
  14th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e07b5fb6-7c8c-4630-a5ee-4d4d5f468c80
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