Tender

SWAST-5086-E-Bath Station

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the "SWAST-5086-E-Bath Station" project, which involves garage and crew room works. This tender falls under the "Special trade construction works other than roof works" category, taking place in the South West region of the UK. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 30th December 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 6th January 2026. The contract is valued at £96,000 gross and is expected to commence on 9th January 2026 and conclude on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction firms specialising in garage and crew room works, particularly those suited to special trade construction activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability requirements. The evaluation criteria focus heavily on cost (90%) and social value (10%), indicating that competitive pricing combined with community benefits could enhance a bidder’s chance of success. The project offers growth potential by enabling companies to establish or deepen relationships within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5086-E-Bath Station

Notice Description

Bath Station Garage and Crew Room Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f97f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084539-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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