Tender

Vehicle Ramp Replacements

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has initiated an active procurement process for the "Vehicle Ramp Replacements" project, classified under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on equipment like jacks and vehicle hoists. The procurement is open to public tender through an open procedure, with bids required through the Atamis e-tendering portal. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, having begun on 11th November 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 28th November 2025, and the submission deadline set for 10th December 2025. The project is to be executed across the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2026 up until 31st March 2029, with options for extension up to a maximum of five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying vehicle maintenance equipment, especially those capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions and competitive pricing. The procurement emphasises equal weighting on technical quality and cost, creating a level playing field for both large enterprises and SMEs, which are explicitly encouraged to participate. Given the potential for contract extensions, firms can secure long-term engagement with a central government authority, significantly impacting business growth through stable revenue streams. Businesses with experience in servicing public sector contracts or possessing innovative vehicle ramp solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Ramp Replacements

Notice Description

Provision of Vehicle Ramp Replacement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial Contract Term - 3 years. Two 12 month extension periods are available. Total Maximum Contract Length - 5 years, including initial contract term and all available extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dea3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072777-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42413000 - Jacks and vehicle hoists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20255 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tony.varughese@nwas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

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