Tender

Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB

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Tender

04 Dec 2020 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England NHS Collaborative Hub is conducting an open tender for the "Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions". This procurement pertains to the industry category of ambulance conversion services and is located in Cambridge, England. The tender period will close on 7th January 2021, with the contract period starting on 8th February 2021 and lasting until 7th February 2025. The procurement is aimed at creating a framework agreement across several lots for the conversion of various vehicle types, including type B emergency ambulances, mental health transport vehicles, and rapid response vehicles.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in the vehicle modification and conversion sector. Companies that specialise in automotive services, ambulance conversion, or related fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a framework that aims to cater to multiple NHS ambulance trusts across the UK, businesses can benefit from securing long-term relationships with key public sector clients while contributing to vital healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions

Notice Description

Creation of a Framework Agreement consisting of 5 Lots : 1. Conversion of a van-based vehicle into a type b emergency ambulance 2. Conversion of a base vehicle into a mental health transport vehicle 3. Conversion of a base vehicle into a non-stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. 4. Conversion of a base vehicle into a stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. 5. Conversion of a car into a rapid response vehicle. The framework is open to: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and their subsidiary South Central Fleet Services Limited South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust London Ambulance Service NHS Trust East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust - North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and their subsidiary North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions Limited North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust Scottish Ambulance Service Board Additional information: The EoECPH is working collaboratively with NHS England & NHS Improvement on this procurement with an aim of providing a procurement compliant route to market for UK Ambulance Services wishing to procure Vehicles suitable for Ambulances (type b emergency ambulance & rapid response vehicles) and Passenger Transport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a011-d09f-4cb7-a4b0-9af2291ab837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15fe309c-1e15-48dc-977c-679871d96988
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 7 Feb 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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