This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 09:32

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 11:45

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, in coordination with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, awarded contracts for the "Vehicle Tail Lifts Service & Repairs" project under the framework agreement WAS-FTS-61026. The procurement process involved an open procedure targeting repair, maintenance, and associated services for vehicle tail lifts. The contracts spanned four lots, each covering different geographical areas within Wales, namely Central, South Central, North, and South & East Wales. This procurement stage has progressed to awarding contracts as of 23rd June 2026, with the service implementation period commencing on 1st March 2026 and running through 28th February 2029, with an optional one-year extension. The total framework value is estimated at £2,159,998 GBP.

This tender provides substantial avenues for business growth, particularly catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and related equipment. Businesses with expertise in offering technical repair solutions and strong logistical operations are well-suited to compete effectively. As each lot allows for two potential suppliers, the framework can ensure diverse participation and the opportunity for successful suppliers to establish or expand their service portfolios within the public sector. Additionally, the framework’s open procurement method underlines the transparency and accessibility intended for interested suppliers, thereby promoting competitive market engagement and regional economic development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of WAS-FTS-61026 - Vehicle Tail Lifts Service & Repairs

Notice Description

This notice is intended to inform the market of the award of WAS-FTS-61026 - Vehicle Tail Lifts Service & Repairs.

Lot Information

Central

Lot for vehicle tail lift service and repairs in Central Wales

Renewal: One optional twelve month extension

South Central

Lot for vehicle tail lift service and repairs in South Central Wales

Renewal: One optional twelve month extension

North

Lot for vehicle tail lift service and repairs in North Wales

Renewal: One optional twelve month extension

South & East

Lot for vehicle tail lift service and repairs in South East Wales

Renewal: One optional twelve month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058768-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£899,999 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham, TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Euro Commercials Limited

Tail Lift UK

Tailift & Shutterdoor Specialists Ltd (TASDS Ltd)

Further Information

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