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Installation and Commissioning of Mobile Communications Equipment

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Summary of the contracting process

Crown Commercial Service established a pan-government framework for the supply, delivery and support of standard and specialist vehicles for central government and wider UK public-sector bodies. The scope covers vehicle manufacture, product development, conversion, delivery, after-sales support, maintenance, warranties and parts, either as a complete supply chain or as standalone conversion services. Vehicles may be supplied in the UK and overseas. Requirements include passenger cars, commercial vehicles up to and above 7.5 tonnes, emergency and blue-light vehicles, motorcycles, refuse vehicles, minibuses, buses and coaches, trailers, mobile units and bespoke vehicle conversions. The conversion scope includes ambulances, patient transport vehicles, communications, livery, electrical systems and welfare facilities. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is the customer for the awarded conversion work in the South West of England.

The procurement is complete and awarded under an open procedure for a framework agreement. The tender closed on 4 May 2022 at 3pm, with evaluation beginning at 3:01pm; bids were assessed on quality worth 90% and price worth 10%, with suitability assessed under the Public Contracts Regulations. The original estimated framework value was £4 billion excluding VAT, later amended to £5.52 billion. The awarded contract for installation and commissioning of mobile communications equipment covers up to 20 additional vehicles, is valued at £270,100 excluding VAT, was signed on 27 August 2026, and runs from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026. HALLS ELECTRICAL LTD was awarded this contract. UTAC Special Vehicles UK Ltd was also awarded a separate £1,565,483 contract for armoured vehicles and associated services on 26 September 2024. The framework’s other lots were cancelled.

This opportunity demonstrates sustained public-sector demand for vehicle conversion and specialist communications installation, particularly for ambulance and other operational fleets. A credible competitor would need to design and install communications equipment in vehicles, manage additional vehicle installations, and deliver reliable integration with specialist or emergency-service vehicles. Relevant capability may include electrical engineering, vehicle conversion, communications systems, commissioning, testing, maintenance and after-sales support. Experience working with NHS ambulance services or other blue-light organisations would help demonstrate understanding of operational, safety and reliability requirements. HALLS ELECTRICAL LTD’s award shows that an SME can participate in this requirement, while the wider framework indicates that suppliers may need capacity to support multiple public-sector vehicle categories and geographically distributed customers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation and Commissioning of Mobile Communications Equipment

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a pan Government framework agreement for the provision of standard and specialist vehicles to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Devolved Administrations, British Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories, nationalised industry, voluntary bodies, charities and private sector organisations procuring on behalf of these bodies. The framework agreement will replace the previous Vehicle Purchase framework agreement (RM6060) and Vehicle Conversions dynamic purchasing system (RM3814). The scope of the Framework Contract covers the supply and delivery of vehicles to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) and overseas. The aim of the framework agreement is to appoint suppliers who will be responsible for either the complete supply chain from product development, vehicle manufacture, conversion and supply to customers through to after-sales support, maintenance and support, warranties and parts or vehicle conversion as a stand-alone service. CCS have amended the Estimated total value excluding VAT, and the estimated value excluding VAT in each of the Lots. These changes will be effective from 04/08/2025.

Lot Information

Passenger Cars

The contract value will increase by PS26,000.00 excluding VAT to accommodate the installation of up to 20 additional vehicles.

Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes

Dropside, Fridge Vans, Fridge Box, Platform Cab, Luton, Car Derived Vans and Pickups. The associated deliverables for Lot 2 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract. Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS550,000,000

Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles including Chassis and Cabs

HGVs, Trucks (Box Body, Curtainside, Refrigerated), Flatbed, Chassis and Cab only. The associated deliverables for Lot 3 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract. Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS30,000,000

Bluelight Cars and Motorcycles

Emergency Vehicles (Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue), Passenger Cars (Saloon, Hatchback, Estate, Coupe, Convertible, SUV's, 4x4's and MPV's), All-Terrain Vehicles, Motorcycles, Scooters and Quad Bikes. The associated deliverables for Lot 4 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract. Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS380,000,000

Bluelight Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes

Emergency Vehicles (Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue), Vans, Car Derived Vans and Pickups. The associated deliverables for Lot 5 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS175,000,000

Refuse Collection and other Waste Management Vehicles

Refuse Collection and other Waste Management Vehicles (Rear Loaders, Side Loaders, Front Loaders). The associated deliverables for Lot 6 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract. Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS5,000,000

Minibuses (9 - 17 Seats), including Accessible and Patient Transport

Minibuses, including accessible and patient transport. The associated deliverables for Lot 7 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract. Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS5,000,000

Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats)

Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats). The associated deliverables for Lot 8 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract. Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS1,505,000,000

Trailers and Mobile Units, including Health Screening, Events and Mobile Office Units

Trailers and Mobile Units, including Health Screening, Events and Mobile Office Units. The associated deliverables for Lot 9 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract. Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS5,000,000

Conversion of Bespoke and Specialist Vehicles

Conversion Services for all of the following vehicles: M1 Vehicles (Passenger Cars) N1 Vehicles: (Light Goods Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes), N2 Vehicles (used for the carriage of goods, having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes), and; N3 Vehicles (Used for the carriage of goods, having a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes) Ambulance A&E DCA vehicles Patient transport service vehicles Bluelight conversions Ambulance conversions Other services such as: design, consultancy, livery, electrical, comms welfare vehicles heating, cooling, ventilation utilities and drainage. The associated deliverables for Lot 10 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract. Additional information: Value excluding VAT: PS115,000,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dc24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082203-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34220000 - Trailers, semi-trailers and mobile containers

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£4,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,521,835,583 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

Crown Commercial Service

FCDO Services

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Supplier N/A

UTAC Special Vehicles UK Ltd

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HALLS ELECTRICAL LTD

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