Award

DCA Conversion

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Award

28 May 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DCA Conversion" project, managed by the London Ambulance Service, has reached the award stage. This process pertains to the conversion of ambulances and falls under the industry category of ambulance conversion services, classified by CPV code 50117200. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement with the Scottish Ambulance Service. The contract, valued at £465,000, will run from 11th September 2024 to 11th September 2025. The London Ambulance Service, located in Waterloo Road, London, is the purchasing authority, and the award was published on 28th May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle modifications and conversions, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements for ambulance conversion services. While the contract was awarded to Was Vehicles (UK) Limited, businesses in similar sectors can identify such frameworks as potential avenues for future bids. Companies focusing on entering or expanding in the UK public sector market, particularly those with capabilities aligned with large-scale vehicle conversions, would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities. Though this particular contract is not open to SMEs or VCSEs, understanding the selective procurement method might help businesses better prepare for inclusion in future frameworks.

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Notice Title

DCA Conversion

Notice Description

Ambulance DCA Conversion Additional information: Purchased via Scottish Ambulance Service FW for Vehicle Conversions ref SAS/2020/9900

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7adb617-fb90-41a2-b0e0-cc05d35c32a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e08fc96-ad40-46da-b00b-8c9a9a6b2a28
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2025 1-2 years
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
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

WAS VEHICLES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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