Planning

Clinical Decontamination Units - Emergency Capabilities Unit

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 14:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, acting on behalf of the NHS Resilience Specialist Capabilities Unit, is planning a tender for the provision of Clinical Decontamination Units. This procurement is aimed at supporting the Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) across UK ambulance trusts. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on engaging suppliers for two types of decontamination units: Level 1 and Level 2 clinical structures. The projected value of this procurement is approximately £8 million, with the contract period slated to begin on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2032. A market engagement exercise occurred earlier in the year, and further communication about this tender is expected by 26th June 2025. This initiative falls under the goods category with additional service elements, and it is particularly relevant to the nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection industry.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the decontamination equipment sector, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). There is potential for growth within the public sector through engagement with a high-profile organisation such as the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Companies with expertise in hazardous materials management and decontamination procedures will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities. By successfully competing for this contract, firms can enhance their portfolio and leverage their involvement in a critical public health infrastructure project, establishing long-term partnerships and opening avenues for future collaborations in emergency services and healthcare sectors.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Decontamination Units - Emergency 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

Planning Information

London Ambulance, on behalf of the Emergency Capabilities Unit, (ECU) carried out a market engagement exercise was published in February 2025, for suitable bidders to review specifications for decontamination units, to be purchased for and behalf of HART (Hazardous Area Response Teams) within UK ambulance services/trusts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052347
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034130-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

CPV Codes

34221300 - Chemical incident unit

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection 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
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-052347-2025-06-20T15:20:04+01:00",
    "date": "2025-06-20T15:20:04+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-052347",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "026564-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026564-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-23T14:42:47+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "034130-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034130-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-06-20T15:20:04+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "London Ambulance, on behalf of the Emergency Capabilities Unit, (ECU) carried out a market engagement exercise was published in February 2025, for suitable bidders to review specifications for decontamination units, to be purchased for and behalf of HART (Hazardous Area Response Teams) within UK ambulance services/trusts",
                "dateMet": "2025-03-03T00:00:00Z",
                "status": "met"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PGJC-9175-DMRR",
            "name": "London Ambulance Service NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PGJC-9175-DMRR"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "220 Waterloo Road",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 8SD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI45"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Lesley Dofoo",
                "email": "lesley.dofoo2@nhs.net",
                "telephone": "020 7783 2000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PGJC-9175-DMRR",
        "name": "London Ambulance Service NHS Trust"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "C337781",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Clinical Decontamination Units - Emergency Capabilities Unit",
        "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",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "35113200",
                        "description": "Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "34221300",
                        "description": "Chemical incident unit"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 10000000,
            "amount": 8000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2032-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-06-26T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned",
        "additionalProcurementCategories": [
            "services"
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}