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LAS Air Suspension Parts

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 10:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Dec 2025 at 11:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has initiated a procurement process for the supply of OEM air suspension parts for Mercedes vehicles, with the contract awarded to VB Air Suspension UK, based in Blackburn. The project falls under the goods category with a direct procurement method. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract commencing on 6th May 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2030. The total gross value is estimated at £521,190, and the award notice was published on 23rd April 2026. The contract's delivery location is within the United Kingdom (specifically London), and critical dates include the upcoming standstill period end date on 5th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in vehicle parts and accessories. The direct award process highlights the importance of OEM products essential for vehicle maintenance, providing openings for businesses to supply high-standard components that enhance vehicle performance. Companies with expertise in automotive engineering, particularly those experienced in manufacturing and distributing vehicle components, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future. Additionally, the opportunity aligns with SMEs looking to solidify partnerships with public authorities like the NHS Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LAS Air Suspension Parts

Notice Description

For the supply of OEM parts for Mercedes air suspensions.

Procurement Information

Supplier not named on any framework agreement. This is a OEM product critical for maintaining vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037012-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£434,325 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VB AIR SUSPENSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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