Planning

South East Coast Ambulance Trust - Defibrillators

SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 10:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the acquisition of defibrillators and associated equipment, with the contract valued at £18,000,000. This procurement is part of the NHS Supply Chain Framework for External Defibrillation Devices and Related Services. It is classified under the goods category for the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on defibrillators. Located in the United Kingdom, the organisation aims to finalise the tender opportunity by the start date of the contract on 30 October 2025, with a planned end date set for 29 October 2028, and a potential extension to 2030. The procurement process is open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, with a future notice scheduled for 30 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that produce or distribute defibrillators. Businesses with experience in providing goods under central government frameworks or to healthcare organisations will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The involvement of multiple ambulance services suggests a potential for ongoing contracts, widening the business growth potential for suppliers who can meet the stringent requirements. Companies aiming to expand their footprint in the UK healthcare sector should consider participating in this opportunity, which welcomes diverse business types, including SMEs and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South East Coast Ambulance Trust - Defibrillators

Notice Description

South Coast Ambulance Service will be leading on this opportunity, Please note that some other ambulance trusts have expressed a desire to be party to this tender opportunity for the purchase of Defibrillators and Associated Equipment. The other ambulance trusts will be confirmed within the tender opportunity. It is the intention to purchase Defibrillators and Associated Equipment under the NHS Supply Chain Framework External Defibrillation Devices and Related Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024624-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33182100 - Defibrillator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
SECAmb Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@secamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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