Award

Vehicle Ramp Replacements

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 10:08

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 14:32

Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for the replacement of vehicle ramps, located in Bolton, UK. The contract, titled "Vehicle Ramp Replacements", falls under the goods category within the industry of jacks and vehicle hoists. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of March 2026. The contract was signed on 4 March 2026, with the period beginning on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029, plus options for two 12-month extensions. The total gross contract value amounts to £720,000. Calibration & Consultancy Services UK Ltd has been awarded this contract, providing a notable opportunity for SMEs within the region.

This tender represents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle equipment and services, particularly those with expertise in technical and social value propositions. Companies that can meet such quality standards alongside competitive pricing may find themselves well-suited for these kinds of procurements. The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, a central government public authority, requires high-quality replacements for its vehicle ramps, indicating significant potential for long-term partnerships with reliable suppliers capable of delivering goods over the contract’s duration, including possible extensions.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dea3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021198-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALIBRATION & CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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