--- title: "Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ff02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ff02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ff02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ff02.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-12-08" --- # Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ff02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ff02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ff02.json) ## Summary The Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) is a planned procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at supporting the cleaning of older, more polluting vehicles in the UK. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting air quality management, with a focus on local authorities required to implement legal air quality standards. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the future notice date set for 17 January 2022. Interested parties should prepare their expressions of interest detailing their capacity and relevant experience. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in the retrofit industry, particularly those with technical expertise in vehicle testing, emissions auditing, and the ability to engage with local authorities. Companies that can provide comprehensive services, such as website management, product certification, and ongoing vehicle performance reviews, will be well-suited to compete. Involvement in the CVRAS could enhance business growth by aligning with governmental efforts to improve air quality and compliance with environmental regulations. ## Notice The CVRAS (Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme) supports the cleaning up of older and more polluting legacy vehicles .Transport creates around 70% of roadside nitrogen oxides and makes a significant contribution to particulate matter. The 26 July 2017 UK Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations outlines how councils with NO2 levels exceeding legal limits must develop and implement local plans to deliver legal levels of NO2 in the shortest time possible. The NO2 plan identified charging Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are an effective means of achieving compliance with NO2 levels in the shortest time possible and as such local authorities need to consider CAZs or equally effective measures to reduce NO2 concentrations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The CVRAS provides a robust assurance scheme for suppliers and their products that can be retrofitted to vehicles meaning vehicle operators can have confidence their vehicles will be recognised as compliant for Clean Air Zone (CAZ), Ultra Low Emissions Zone or Low Emissions Zone entry without charge and local authorities implementing clean air policies can be confident in the performance of retrofitted vehicles. In support of this, Defra will be seeking an experienced provider with knowledge of and relationships with the retrofit industry, expertise on retrofit technologies and knowledge of the bus industry and automotive industry. The services to be provided include: - Hosting the CVRAS website and carrying out company audits for company accreditations and annual checks, verifying product testing and certifying retrofit technologies. - Owning the CVRAS and making any changes required to maintain its effectiveness. - Updating the whitelist of retrofitted vehicles for the CAZ vehicle checker on a weekly basis. - Potential for ongoing enforcement of retrofitted vehicles and the rectifying of issues. - Potential for reviewing the performance of retrofitted vehicles. Additional information: This is not a call for competition. This is an indicative specification to gauge interest only and is subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030603-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90731000 - Services related to air pollution - 90731100 - Air quality management ## Release History - 8 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030603-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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