Scope
Reference
VCA0012
Description
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 (https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/ECE-TRANS-WP.29-2023-57E.pdf)
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
7 March 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 March 2026, 2:00pm
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 April 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 January 2028
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Vehicle Certification Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCHG-2852-BPNV
1 The Eastgate Office Centre
Bristol
BS5 6XX
United Kingdom
Email: andy.gowanlock@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government