Planning

Clinical Decontamination Units - NHS Resilience Specialist Capabilities Unit

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of Clinical Decontamination Units under the NHS Resilience Specialist Capabilities Unit. This initiative involves the procurement of both Level 1 and Level 2 decontamination units. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods and specifically targets decontamination and hazardous materials management equipment. The trust, located at 220 Waterloo Road, London, seeks suppliers capable of meeting these requirements on behalf of UK ambulance trusts. While the planned contract period spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, a future notice outlining further details is expected by 2nd June 2025. This noteworthy project is anticipated to have a gross value of £10 million, of which £8 million can be attributed to net costs, and it is to be conducted in accordance with the legal framework of the 2023 Act.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of decontamination and protection equipment, particularly those specialising in advanced safety and chemical incident management solutions. Companies that produce high-grade decontamination units and related protective gear may find this procurement highly suitable, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their inherent ability to provide specialised and adaptable solutions. The procurement method is above threshold, aligning with public sector central government standards, and represents an invaluable chance for firms aiming to expand their footprint within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Decontamination Units - NHS Resilience Specialist Capabilities Unit

Notice Description

London Ambulance Service on behalf of the NHS Resilience Special Capabilities Unit (NRSCU) are seeking suitable suppliers to provide specialist Decontamination Units structures where the where decontamination of patients can be undertaken. The structure will provide accommodation for clinical procedure where hazardous materials are washed from patients. the requirement will be for 2 different types of unit: Level 1 Decontamination Unit Level 2 Clinical Decontamination Unit A market engagement exercise has been undertaken, London Ambulance will be carrying out this proposed procurement exercise on behalf of UK ambulance trusts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026561-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

34221300 - Chemical incident unit

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Lesley Dofoo
Contact Email
lesley.dofoo2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
020 7783 2000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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