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Ford Explorer Vehicle Conversions

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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23 Dec 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the conversion of Ford Explorers into operational vehicles, under the contract title "Ford Explorer Vehicle Conversions". The tender is classified under the motor vehicle conversion services category, with the CPV code 50117100. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The timeline began with the tender period concluding on 1st August 2025, and the contract running from 2nd October 2025 to 1st October 2026. The contract, valued at £1,545,000, was awarded to Richell Vehicle Conversions Limited, an SME, on 2nd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion services, particularly SMEs, to engage with public sector contracts and expand their market presence. As the procurement is designed for the conversion of Ford Explorers into operational vehicles, companies with expertise in automotive adaptation and customisation would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The broad geographic delivery scope extends from the United Kingdom to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and further afield, offering expansive reach for businesses aiming to diversify their clientele and strengthen their service portfolio within this sector.

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Notice Title

Ford Explorer Vehicle Conversions

Notice Description

Conversion of Ford Explorers into operational vehicles Additional information: Purchased via Blue Light Commercials BLC0157 - Vehicle Conversions. No option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eb3132f-d6b9-4ea8-8255-25c73940366d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149348ea-7f2d-43d7-b8be-2e3b49eb3a10
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,545,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 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

RICHELL VEHICLE CONVERSIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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