--- title: "1702-02 - Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Birmingham TX1 and TX2 Hackney Cab LPG retrofits as a pollution abatement solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef0765a9-bf20-4281-a921-5ed86c7cc1b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef0765a9-bf20-4281-a921-5ed86c7cc1b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef0765a9-bf20-4281-a921-5ed86c7cc1b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef0765a9-bf20-4281-a921-5ed86c7cc1b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-02-14" --- # 1702-02 - Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Birmingham TX1 and TX2 Hackney Cab LPG retrofits as a pollution abatement solution Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef0765a9-bf20-4281-a921-5ed86c7cc1b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef0765a9-bf20-4281-a921-5ed86c7cc1b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef0765a9-bf20-4281-a921-5ed86c7cc1b8.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently seeking a suitable provider to conduct the evaluation and emission testing of the Birmingham TX1 and TX2 Hackney Cab LPG retrofit project, aimed at reducing pollution. This tender, titled "1702-02 - Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Birmingham TX1 and TX2 Hackney Cab LPG retrofits as a pollution abatement solution," is classified under miscellaneous evaluation and testing instruments. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submitting expressions of interest by noon (GMT) on 6th March 2017. The contract is anticipated to start as soon as possible after 13th March 2017 and will run until 30th June 2017, with services required to be delivered in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This opportunity represents a significant avenue for firms specialising in environmental consultancy, emissions testing, and pollution investigation services. Companies with ISO17025 accreditation and experience in conducting validated emissions tests using the PCO-CENEX London Taxi drive cycle will be particularly well-placed to bid for this contract. Engaging in this tender can not only enhance a business's portfolio in public sector projects but also contribute to sustainable urban transport solutions, showcasing a commitment to environmental responsibility. ## Notice Birmingham City Council requires a Provider for the evaluation and emission testing of the effectiveness of the Birmingham TX1 and TX2 Hackney Cab LPG retrofit project as a pollution abatement solution. This contract will be for a period up to 4 months commencing on or as soon as possible after 8th March 2017 until 30th June 2017. The successful Provider is to ensure an ISO17025 accredited emissions test centre using the PCO-CENEX London Taxi drive cycle. The contracted supplier will also provide the test results by way of validated PDF summary report, as part of the wider LPG retrofit evaluation report, for each vehicle in which the results will be reported to Euro 6 emission limits and where the emissions testing work is accredited to ISO17025 standards. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the quotation pack. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the quotation pack no later than Noon (GMT) on 6th March 2017 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e394b332-0985-4c39-bbe0-221d3b04eb56 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments - 73430000 - Test and evaluation - 90715000 - Pollution investigation services - 90715200 - Other pollution investigation services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2017 at 22:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e394b332-0985-4c39-bbe0-221d3b04eb56 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e394b332-0985-4c39-bbe0-221d3b04eb56 14th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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