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title: "WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme"
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buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e36f4fc0-1fe6-451b-b324-b9d5dadadba4

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## Summary

The "WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme" contracting process was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), located in Bristol, England. This procurement, classified under mechanical and electrical engineering services, involved specialist laboratory testing of aftermarket emissions components. The process was completed in the award stage on 13th August 2025. The tender, valued at £176,620, followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Relevant participation locations included the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 13th August 2025 and will end on 30th June 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in emissions testing and related engineering services, especially those specialising in compliance assurance and environmental technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as highlighted by the suitability criteria. Companies aiming to expand their footprint in international markets or those already established in the UK and surrounding territories could leverage this tender to enhance their business growth and establish collaborative efforts with large entities such as Mahle Powertrain Ltd, the awarded supplier.

## Notice

Notice of specialist laboratory testing to assess the compliance of aftermarket emissions components placed on the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d6e2d0-db2c-4909-8256-a10cf57e918a |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,620 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAHLE POWERTRAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d6e2d0-db2c-4909-8256-a10cf57e918a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d6e2d0-db2c-4909-8256-a10cf57e918a
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aafbe949-9b0b-4a36-8d36-7e592ab61b6c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6da887c-615e-46e5-ae6b-8b84f9c8d8a0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10a74323-2e1c-4966-8ebf-40e338269cda
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/dvsa

## Provenance

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