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Vehicle Purchase

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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01 Sep 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a selective procurement process for the purchase of Ford Explorer vehicles, valued at £1,280,000, concluded via the Specialist Vehicles framework under CCS RM6244 - Lot 1. This procurement falls under the motor vehicles category, with the classification "CPV 34100000". The award phase of this contract was finalised on 29th July 2025, which also marked the start of the contract period extending until 28th July 2026. The delivery of the vehicles encompasses various locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories. Ford Motor Company Ltd has been awarded as the supplier for this contract following a call-off from the framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the motor vehicle industry, particularly those specialising in supplying emergency and operational vehicles. While Ford Motor Company Ltd is the primary supplier, this procurement could inspire other businesses in the sector to prepare for future opportunities by exploring partnerships or enhancing their offerings. Firms operating in different regions, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe, might benefit by aligning with NHS trusts and following similar framework agreements to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of Ford Explorer vehicles for operational use. Additional information: Purchased via CCS RM6244 - Specialist Vehicles - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ab12b8e-4573-457c-9586-149e1a38944f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e00cb0-a229-44d2-a2d3-c86347aca7b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD MOTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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