Tender

Generator Maintenance

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 16:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking to procure generator maintenance services across its operations in the North West of the UK. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, classified within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of building installations, and includes a total estimated gross value of £150,000 GBP. Located in Bolton, the tender process is currently at the active stage, with submissions being accepted until 25th February 2026 at 15:00 GMT. Potential bidders should note that the enquiry period concludes on 18th February 2026 at 17:00 GMT, offering businesses the opportunity to clarify any aspects of the tender. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2026 and will continue until 31st May 2029, with potential extension options available up to 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building maintenance and repair services to expand their client base within the public sector. Firms, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in managing and maintaining generator installations, are well-suited to compete in this procurement, given the quality-focused award criteria, which comprise a 60% quality and 40% cost weighting. Additionally, companies equipped to electronically submit tender documents in English and those interested in long-term engagement through potential contract extensions are encouraged to participate. This procurement provides a pathway for establishing a relationship with a key NHS Trust, which may lead to further opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generator Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of generator maintenance services across North West Ambulance Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061145
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007741-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
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
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@nwas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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