--- title: "In-Service Conformity Light-Duty Emissions Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0529f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0529f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2025-11-27" --- # In-Service Conformity Light-Duty Emissions Testing Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0529f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0529f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529f9.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport has completed the procurement process for the "In-Service Conformity Light-Duty Emissions Testing" contract, in collaboration with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). The contract was awarded to Horiba-Mira, a supplier based in Nuneaton. This contract involves technical testing services within the engineering sector, specifically for emissions testing of light-duty vehicles as per the newly implemented ISC Methodology. The open procurement method was utilised, and the contract commenced on 5 December 2025, with completion expected by 31 August 2026. The total value of the contract is £430,195.20, and the testing will take place across various locations within the United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in technical testing and engineering services, especially those specialising in emissions testing. Notably, enterprises with a background in automotive testing and certification, possessing the necessary equipment and accreditation, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process attracted significant industry interest, evidenced by the submission of seven bids, all from SMEs, highlighting the accessibility of this contract to small and medium-sized enterprises. Such contracts can offer substantial growth potential through involvement in high-profile public projects. ## Notice The Department for Transport in partnership with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), invites submissions from Suppliers for the undertaking of light-duty vehicle emissions testing for the purposes of the "New In-Service Conformity (ISC) Methodology", introduced in Annex II (Part B) of Regulation (GB) 2017/1151, as amended by SI 2022 No.1273 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/1151/contents) and Annex 4 of UN Regulation No. 83.08 (ECE-TRANS-WP.29-2023-57E.pdf) In this Contract, the Supplier will be required to source, examine and test vehicles in accordance with this methodology, for one annual ISC programme (covering the calendar year 2025). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077490-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | Awards value | £358,496 | | Contracts value | £358,496 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DR | | 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 | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HORIBA-MIRA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2025 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077490-2025 - 21 Nov 2025 at 12:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076018-2025 - 30 May 2025 at 14:40 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028881-2025 - 30 May 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028877-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077490-2025 27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076018-2025 21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028881-2025 30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028877-2025 30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/873848560197219BB4B1 - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.horiba-mira.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/1151/contents - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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