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Double Crewed Ambulance Conversions

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

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10 Jul 2026 at 15:00

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21 Oct 2024 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Double Crewed Ambulance Conversions" is spearheaded by the East of England NHS Collaborative Hub on behalf of the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Fulbourn, UK. This project, focusing on ambulance conversion services under CPV classification 50117200, aims to convert base vehicles into Double Crewed Ambulances that align with NHS national specifications. Recently, an amendment was made on 5th June 2026, following the administration of a previous contractor, with Cartwright Vehicle Conversion Limited taking over certain responsibilities. The procurement has reached the tender update stage as of 10th July 2026, involving a novation process that secures continuity in vendor obligations.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies involved in specialised vehicle conversions. The project has attracted various suppliers, and has been awarded to several large-scale and SME suppliers like BLUE LIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST VEHICLES LIMITED and Venari OandH Limited, highlighting an openness to diverse expertise and scale. Businesses with experience in manufacturing or converting specialist vehicles, particularly those familiar with the procedures of public health service contracts, will find this opportunity conducive to growth. Additionally, the use of the CCS framework underlines a structured procurement method that could simplify entry and negotiation processes for competent firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Double Crewed Ambulance Conversions

Notice Description

To convert base vehicles into Double Crewed Ambulances (DCA) which meet the<br/>NHS DCA National specification.

Procurement Information

CCS framework RM6244 was used

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04af80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large, 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
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 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
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XA
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
5
Supplier Names

BLUE LIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST VEHICLES LIMITED

James Alpe Limited

Venari OandH Limited

Wietmarscher Ambulanz un Sonderfahrzeug GmbH

Wilker U.K. Limited

Further Information

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