Award

Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Nov 2023 at 13:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust initiated a tender process for the Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances. The tender has been completed, and WAS (Vehicles) UK Ltd has been awarded the contract. The procurement method used was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process was urgent due to the original contracted supplier going into administration, leading to a directed award to ensure operational needs are met by 5th December 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the ambulance conversion services sector. Companies with expertise in ambulance conversion services and a track record of meeting urgent operational requirements would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, as the buying organization, is based in Exeter, United Kingdom, and operates within the health industry category. Businesses seeking growth through public procurement contracts in the services category should closely monitor similar opportunities from this trustworthy organization.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances

Notice Description

Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances

Procurement Information

South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust have taken the decision to direct award the Conversion of Ambulances to WAS Ltd due to the extreme urgency of the requirement. The supplier contracted originally for the works has gone into Administration. Time is now of the essence to ensure that operational needs of the Trust are met. The pricing offered is competitive and the supplier is able to complete as they have the Trust specification from previous contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041c49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034676-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sharon Murphy
Contact Email
sharon.murphy@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7920781297

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

WAS (VEHICLES

Further Information

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