This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 09:28

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 14:09

PlanningUpdate

17 Oct 2025 at 12:31

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has completed a procurement process for vehicle accident repair services, covering the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex regions in the United Kingdom. The process aimed to appoint multiple providers to deliver bodywork, recovery, and repair services for damaged vehicles under the Trust's custody. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, progressed through the award stage as of 12th February 2026, with several suppliers selected including B P Rolls Limited and CG Bodyshop Ltd. The contract begins on 3rd March 2026 and extends until 2nd March 2028, with options for extension up to two further years, total potential contract value being £4,320,000 Inc VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repair services, particularly those with capabilities across multiple regions such as Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. With the requirement for comprehensive repair services entailing inspection, repairs, restoration, and component replacement, companies experienced in vehicle bodywork and associated services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The registration of interest and tender submissions through electronic portals like ATAMIS further facilitates streamlined participation. Large-scale service providers with established operations and capacity to handle significant contract values stand to benefit from engaging in this procurement, which spans an initial contracted period with further extensibility options.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SECAmb-Vehicle Accident Repair ITT

Notice Description

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is appointing Suppliers to provide bodywork & associated recovery and repair services for damaged vehicles leased to the Authority, the property of, or in the custody or control of the Authority. The repair service shall include all inspection, repairs, adjustment, restoration and re-placement of assemblies and components used to construct a complete vehicle. It covers the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Regions. The contract period will be for an initial 2 year period with 2 options to extend for 1 year (4 years total) SECAmb is intending to appoint multiple providers to cover the geographic regions. The contract value of PS4,320,000 Inc VAT the maximum estimated combined value over the full four year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 options to extend for 12 months

Planning Information

SECAmb will be inviting interested bidders to a Microsoft TEAMs meeting on the 23rd October 2025, 13:00 to 14:30. Here we will run through an overview of the requirements in advance to the launch of the tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cebd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012683-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars

50112100 - Car repair services

50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

50114100 - Truck repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-11-05

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Postcode Area
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BP Rolls Ltd

CG Bodyshop Ltd

Colas Ltd

Deepcut Garage Ltd

FASTECH SERVICES LIMITED

London Hire Ltd

R AND J MOTORS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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