Award

SWAST-5095-E Bideford EV chargers

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 15:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Feb 2026 at 14:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process details the contracting by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located at Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, for the installation of EV chargers at the Bideford Ambulance Station. Categorised under the "works" industry, this project falls within the UKK43 region and involves electrical installation work. The procurement stage is complete, with key events including an award dated 20th February 2026 and a contract period from 20th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition.

This business opportunity, tailored for small to medium enterprises, focuses on electrical installation and wiring, ideal for companies skilled in fitting EV chargers. With an award value grossing £20,934, this project provides a platform for SMEs to engage with public authorities, opening paths to future strategic partnerships and visibility in public sector contracts. I.J. Cannings & Son Limited, recognised for its expertise and located in Exeter, exemplifies the kind of supplier well-suited for similar opportunities, demonstrating how involvement in such tenders can propel growth and establish credibility in the marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5095-E Bideford EV chargers

Notice Description

SWAST-5095-E Bideford AS 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/015772-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Notice Documents

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