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Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions

East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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16 Apr 2021 at 22:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The East of England NHS Collaborative Hub, acting through the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has initiated a tender process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions". This procurement is categorized under ambulance conversion services and aims to enhance various types of emergency and patient transport vehicles. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contracts signed on 1st April 2021. The framework includes five distinct lots that are aimed at converting vehicles for specific health-related functions, indicating a strong focus on the healthcare industry. The process followed the open procurement method and is intended to last for two years with possible extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversions, particularly those with expertise in ambulance and specialist vehicle modifications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide technical solutions and high-quality services in vehicle conversion are well-suited to compete in this process. The diverse nature of the lots, from mental health transport vehicles to rapid response vehicles, means that suppliers from varied backgrounds in automotive engineering, health service support, and vehicle management can find avenues to expand their business through this funding. Engaging in this framework can lead to substantial contracts, further contributing to a competitive edge in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions

Notice Description

The tender and subsequent framework agreement consists of 5 Lots: Lot 1 Conversion of a van based vehicle into a type b emergency ambulance Lot 2 Conversion of a base vehicle to form a mental health transport vehicle Lot 3 Conversion of a a base vehicle into a non-stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. Lot 4 Conversion of a base vehicle into a stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. Lot 5 Conversion of a car into a rapid response vehicle. The resulting framework and subsequent further competitions is intended to support the recommendations of Lord Carter's review into unwarranted variation in NHS ambulance services https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/lord-carters-review-into-unwarranted-variation-in-nhs-ambulance-trusts/

Lot Information

Conversion of a van-based vehicle into a type b emergency ambulance

This lot is for the conversion of a van based vehicle into a type b emergency ambulance. Additional information: This Framework is for 2 Years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Conversion of a base vehicle to form a Mental Health Transport Vehicle

This Lot is for the conversion of a base vehicle to form a Mental Health Vehicle. Additional information: This framework is for 2 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Conversion of a base vehicle into a non-stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle.

This lot is for the conversion of a base vehicle into a non-stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. Additional information: This framework is for 2 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Conversion of a base vehicle into a stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle.

This lot is for the conversion of a base vehicle into a stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. Additional information: This framework is for 2 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Conversion of a car into a rapid response vehicle.

This lot is for the conversion of a car into a rapid response vehicle. Additional information: This framework is for 2 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a736
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008133-2021
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Cartwright Vehicle Conversions Limited

Code Blue Specialist Vehicles Limited

Exsel Design & Integration Limited

Exsel Design and Integration Limited

Halls Electrical Limited

Intomove Limited

O & H Vehicle Conversions Limited

O&H Vehicle Conversions Limited

Vehicle Conversion Specialists Limited

Vehicle Conversion Specialists Ltd

Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH

Wilker UK Limited

Further Information

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