---
title: "WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058794"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-14"
---

# WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058794

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "WP181 Aftermarket Emissions Programme" was conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency, based in Bristol, UK. This tender focused on mechanical and electrical engineering services, specifically to commission specialist laboratory testing for aftermarket emissions components. The procurement method was limited, following an award procedure without prior publication, underpinned by the rationale that it falls outside the directive's application scope. The process is now in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 13th August 2025 for a value of £176,620.00. The procurement is part of services and falls under the category CPV 71334000, with the primary location of delivery being the United Kingdom.

The awarding of this contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly those with experience in compliance testing or emissions-related projects. As the contract was won by Mahle Powertrain Ltd, a large-scale supplier, it highlights the kind of expertise and resources needed to effectively compete in such tenders. Suppliers in the automotive and environmental engineering sectors could find similar opportunities to leverage their capabilities for future tenders issued by public bodies like the DVSA. The project's focus on emissions testing also aligns well with sustainability goals, offering further growth possibilities in the burgeoning field of eco-friendly automotive solutions.

## Notice

To commission specialist laboratory testing to assess the compliance of aftermarket emissions components placed on the market. The number of tests is expected to be 60 if further testing is required then further approval will need to be sought.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

### Procurement Information

This is a call-off from a framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048623-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER & 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 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048623-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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