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Purchase and conversion of Minibuses

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed an award process for the purchase and conversion of three minibuses intended for the Emergency Capabilities Unit. This procurement falls under the "Motor vehicles" category and involves a call-off from the CCS RM6244 Specialist Vehicles framework agreement, indicative of a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £187,000, spans from February 2026 to February 2027. Based in London, the project was initiated with a tender that concluded on 2nd January 2026, with the award date following on 4th February 2026.

This tender offers a notable opportunity for suppliers specialising in motor vehicles, particularly those adept at vehicle conversion for emergency services. While the procurement method involved selective criteria, there is potential for large-scale suppliers to provide tailored services to public sector organisations, such as NHS trusts. Although current opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs are limited, firms operating within the United Kingdom and having significant experience in specialised vehicle provisions would find this contract beneficial for extending their market reach and strengthening ties with governmental bodies. Heathrow Truck Centre Limited successfully secured the award, showcasing their capacity for delivering such specialised procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

Purchase and conversion of Minibuses

Notice Description

Purchase of 3 minibuses for Emergency Capabilities Unit Additional information: Purchase via CCS RM6244 Specialist Vehicles lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-586a7f44-53c9-4910-9a85-f51d8e6f2bf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6cc8bde-7c07-47be-8fc2-54004348bfb4
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
£187,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEATHROW TRUCK CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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