Planning

WAS-ITT-61771 - FLEET VEHICLE CLEANING AND OPERATING CONSUMABLES

WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 15:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust is preparing for a procurement process to supply fleet vehicle cleaning and operating consumables, with the industry category focused on chemical products. This process is in the planning stage as of 13 January 2026, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on the same date. The procurement is set to take place in Wales, with a deadline for registering interest by 2 February 2026. The full Invitation to Tender will soon be available, indicating a significant opportunity for businesses interested in providing these supplies. The project will be governed by Welsh devolved regulations, and its estimated value is £72,000 gross.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in chemical products, particularly those capable of supplying cleaning and consumable items for vehicle fleets. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as there is suitability for smaller businesses to bid, and the contract period is planned from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, with the potential for renewal. Companies that excel in responding promptly to procurement processes and offering competitive pricing can potentially secure growth through this opportunity, especially with the procurement being managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAS-ITT-61771 - FLEET VEHICLE CLEANING AND OPERATING CONSUMABLES

Notice Description

This notice is created with the intention to notify the market of the upcoming tender for Fleet Vehicle Cleaning & Operating Consumables.

Planning Information

No engagement is required for this tender, the notice is to notify the market of the upcoming opportunity to supply fleet vehicle cleaning products and consumables to the Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust across Wales. If you would like to register your interest or have any queries regarding the procurement then please do not hesitate to get in touch. The full specification of requirement will be published in the Invitation to Tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002785-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexandra.mchugh@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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