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SWAST-5095-E Bideford AS EV chargers

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST), was focused on the installation of EV chargers at the Bideford Ambulance Station. The procurement falls under the industry category of electrical wiring and fitting work and was executed in the direct procurement method, namely below threshold without competition. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this process has reached the award stage as of 2nd February 2026 with the contract period set from 3rd February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The total gross value of the award is £20,934.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in electrical and infrastructure works, especially those capable of handling installations of electric vehicle charging systems. Companies similar in scale to I.J. Cannings & Son Limited, the awarded supplier, would find these opportunities beneficial, particularly if they are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such initiatives align with sustainable development goals and can pave the way for potential future contracts with public authorities like SWAST, helping businesses expand their portfolio in the green infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5095-E Bideford AS EV chargers

Notice Description

SWAST-5095-E Bideford Ambulance Station EV chargers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06145d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009023-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.J. CANNINGS & SON

Further Information

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