This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 13:53

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 08:58

Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 16:33

Planning

30 Aug 2023 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust completed a procurement process for health and safety services titled "SECAmb - Authorising Engineer". This process pertained to Lot 6 of the SBS Building Safety & Fire Compliance Framework, with particular focus on appointing authorising engineers for various disciplines including water, medical gases, and fire safety. The procurement method adopted was a restricted procedure with Eta Projects Limited awarded the contract on 8th December 2025, valued at £300,000. This process covered regions in Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, and North Hampshire, signalling its completion stage.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, specifically those with capabilities in engineering consultancy and compliance. Firms qualified to undertake complex safety assessments and provide comprehensive engineering services are best suited for this work. Companies listed as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could also leverage subcontracting opportunities, aligning with the principal contractor to deliver specialised services such as water system regulations, medical gas system checks, and fire safety measures. This framework, managed by NHS Shared Business Services Limited, provides an infrastructure for expansive collaboration, potentially enabling businesses to establish or expand their market presence within these regions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SECAmb - Authorising Engineer

Notice Description

The Trust invited suppliers under Lot 6-Authorising Engineers of the SBS Building Safety & Fire Compliance Framework, Reference Number: SBS10509 to submit a proposal for these services.<br/><br/>The Provider must provide individual specialist authorising engineer services including, but not limited to the following disciplines: <br/>* water <br/>* medical gases <br/>* ventilation<br/>* fire <br/>* pressure systems <br/>* lifts <br/>* asbestos <br/>* electrical services <br/>* confined spaces <br/><br/>The disciplines required will be discussed with the awarded contractor when such services are required.<br/><br/>The Trust is a member of the Southern Ambulance Services Collaborative (SASC) and wishes to extend the use of the resulting request to SASC members. These SASC Trusts shall contract directly with the successful Provider using the SBS Order Form.

Lot Information

Fire Safety - Passive Fire Safety

This Lot involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of passive fire safety systems. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Fire Safety - Active Fire Safety

This Lot involves the supply, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of active fire safety systems and equipment. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Fire Safety - Fire Risk Assessments and Consultancy Services

This Lot involves the provision of risk assessments, consultancy services, design, surveys, and audits related to fire. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Fire Safety - Training

Provision of fire safety training. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.

Asbestos - Asbestos Management

This Lot involves the provision of surveys, inspections, sampling, monitoring, and emergency response related to asbestos. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 2.1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Asbestos - Asbestos Removal

This Lot involves the removal of asbestos. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 2.2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Lifts - Maintenance

Provision of planned and reactive maintenance. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.

Lifts - Design and Installation

Design and installation of lifts. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI.

Legionella and Water Treatment Services

This Lot involves the provision of water treatment and legionella management. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 4 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

PAT Testing

This Lot involves the provision of PAT testing services. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 5 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Authorising Engineers

This Lot involves the provision of authorising engineers for applicable disciplines. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 6 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Pneumatic Tube Systems - Maintenance, Design, and Installation

This Lot involves the provision of planned and reactive maintenance of pneumatic tube systems, and the design and installation of pneumatic tube systems. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 7 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Lifts - Maintenance, Design, and Installation

This Lot involves the provision of planned and reactive maintenance of lifts, and the design and installation of lifts. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Lot 1

The Trust invited suppliers under Lot 6-Authorising Engineers of the SBS Building Safety & Fire Compliance Framework, Reference Number: SBS10509 to submit a proposal for these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081517-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111200 - Firefighting materials

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111500 - Fire suppression system

35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

39525400 - Fire blankets

42416100 - Lifts

42416120 - Goods lifts

42416130 - Mechanical lifts

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

44611500 - Water tanks

45232430 - Water-treatment work

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314100 - Electrical services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,300,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

NHS Shared Business Services Limited

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
102
Supplier Names

ABCA Systems Limited

AES Electrical & Compliance Services Ltd

Acorn Analytical Services Limited

Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd

Airtube Technologies Ltd

Amstech Group Limited

Aqua Protec Ltd

Asbestech Ltd

Asbestos Control and Treatment Ltd

Asbestos Survey and Management Ltd

Ascendant Lifts Ltd

Aspect Contracts Ltd

AtkinsRealis PPS Limited

Ayerst Environmental Ltd

BB7 Consulting Limited

BLS Asbestos Limited

Bardon Environmental Limited

Briggs Fire and Security Ltd

CLC Contractors Limited

Casa Environmental Services Ltd

Checkmate Fire Solutions Limited

Chirmarn Limited

Chubb Fire & Security Ltd

Churches Fire Security Limited

Clifford Devlin Limited

DB Fire Solutions Ltd

DRLC Ltd

Danacom Ltd

Drax UK Limited

EFT Systems Ltd

Emchia Asbestos Solutions Limited

Envirocure Limited

Environmental Essentials Ltd

Environtec Limited

Erith Contractors Ltd

Eta Projects Limited

Eta Projects Ltd

European Asbestos Services

Fieldway Supplies Limited

Firesec Compliance Limited

Frankham Consultancy Group Limited

Full Circle Compliance Ltd

Guildmore Limited

HBE Healthy Buildings Ireland Ltd

Harmony Fire Limited

Hughes and Associates Property Services Ltd

Hydraclean Ltd

Hydro-X Water Treatment Ltd

Hydrock Consultants Ltd

IFI Group Ltd

Inspectas Compliance Ltd

JR PAT Testing Ltd

Jensen Security and Fire Systems Ltd

Kordus Consulting Ltd

LAR Ltd

Lantern Fire and Security Limited

Liberty Fire and Vision Limited

Logic Fire and Security Ltd

Lucion Services Limited

Marlowe Fire & Security Limited

McGee Environmental Services Limited

Miller Knight Resource Management Ltd

NIFES Property Ltd

North Star Environmental Ltd

Norwood Electrical UK Ltd

O. Heap and Son Derby Ltd

OPS Environmental Services Ltd

OpenView Security Solutions Limited

Ove Arup & Partners Limited

PHS Compliance Limited

Pennington Choices Limited

Pier Contractors Limited

Pro Fire Systems Ltd

ProEconomy Ltd

RECOM Solutions Ltd

RSK Environment Limited

RW Joinery (Stockport) Ltd

Reddish Vale Insulations Ltd

Rhodar Industrial Services Ltd

Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd

Rilmac Insulation Limited

SGS United Kingdom Limited

SOCOTEC Asbestos Ltd

SWL Healthcare Ltd

Savana Environmental Ltd

Savills UK Ltd

Scrubs Contract Services Ltd

Sentinel Environmental Consultancy Limited

Sheridan Lifts Limited

Spectra Analysis Services Ltd

Sunfish Services Limited

TECS Specialist Water Limited

TF Jones Property Services

TRAC Associates Limited

Tetra Tech Limited

The Hazard Management and Environmental Services Laboratories Limited

Total Environmental Compliance

Trinity Fire and Security Systems Ltd

Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd

Vega Environmental Consultants Ltd

Ventro Ltd

Woods Building Services Ltd

Further Information

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