Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme

Department for TransportcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06ae31Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£1.4m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

07 Jul 2026

Deadline 04 Aug 2026

Description

The CVRAS (Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme) supports the reduction of air pollutant emissions from older and more polluting diesel vehicles during the transition to a zero-emission fleet.  The scheme was launched in 2017 and funded by Government to accredit retrofit technologies that could reduce levels of nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions from buses to close to Euro VI levels. The Department for Transport has a requirement for an outsourced service to provide an accreditation scheme. This comprises monitoring performance of the CVRAS bus fleet, improving compliance including telematics reporting, engaging bus operators and Local Authorities on bus fleet maintenance and supporting accurate functioning of Clean Air Zone charging.

Scope

Reference
TMAR3163
Total value
£1,450,000 excluding VAT
£1,740,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

Optional one year extension possible. Currently unfunded and requires business case approval and development, and cannot be relied upon.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
79342300
90700000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical & Social Value80% of the total available score is "Technical" - evaluating capacity and capability 10% of the total available tender is "Social Value" - evaluating additional social value in line with PPN002.quality90.00%
PriceAssessment of pricing to deliver the services.price10.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Full information is provided in the ITT pack available.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
17 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission deadline
04 Aug 2026, 10:59 pm
Submission address
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Reference TMAR3163 - Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure