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LAS Air Suspension Parts

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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02 Dec 2025 at 11:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, based at 220 Waterloo Road, London, has completed a direct award procurement process for air suspension parts required for its vehicle fleet. The contract, titled "LAS Air Suspension Parts," pertains to the supply of OEM parts critical to maintaining Mercedes air suspensions, with VB Air Suspension UK being the awarded supplier. This procurement falls under the industry category of vehicle parts and accessories, and the award stage was finalised on 2nd December 2025. The contract period spans from 5th December 2025 to 31st December 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive parts, particularly SMEs that can supply OEM vehicle components. Companies with expertise in vehicle maintenance products and who can ensure reliable delivery and quality assurance are well-suited to capitalise on similar future tenders. The direct award method used here indicates that having a proven track record and understanding of specific critical components can place a business in a favourable position for direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LAS Air Suspension Parts

Notice Description

Supplier 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/078820-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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