Tenders/Certification for Fuel and Appliance Emissions Testing

Certification for Fuel and Appliance Emissions Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Published: Sep 18, 2026

Updated: Sep 18, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the environment and climate and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Fuel. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the environment and climate sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Authority is looking for a supplier that will deliver a comprehensive certification, testing, verification of test results, and audit service to enable Defra to fulfil statutory requirements under the Clean Air Act 1993 and the Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020. This includes the supplier acting as the approved certification body for both wood fuel, manufactured solid fuels and solid fuel appliances, where the supplier will assess applications and evidence including test results from an appropriate test facility. The supplier will directly undertake the required testing of wood fuel, review the test results for manufactured solid fuels and appliances, issue and manage certifications, and provide impartial technical advice and recommendations on fuels and appliance approvals. The service will include regular planned and risk-based auditing, along with routine and incident-driven compliance investigations. The supplier will also be responsible for maintaining effective digital systems, public-facing registers of authorised fuels and appliances, supporting transparent scheme administration and statutory reporting. The contract is expected to run from early 2027 to 2035. Please Note: This contract will be a concession type Contract and will be run on a not-for-profit basis, meaning any charges made must only cover the cost of the service delivered. Estimated annual turnover £300,000.00 To register your interest only, please email: DGC-LAWW-Buyer@defra.gov.uk Engagement deadline: 12/10/2026

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 088899-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS has issued 130 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 107 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Environment & Climate, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Concession contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 088899-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.