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EEAST - Vehicle Bay Doors, Barriers and Gates Maintenance, Reactive and New Installations

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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06 Mar 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for its contract titled "EEAST - Vehicle Bay Doors, Barriers and Gates Maintenance, Reactive and New Installations." As a public authority within central government, the organisation services the East of England, covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. This procurement falls under the services industry category and involves maintenance and installation works for vehicle bay doors and motorised gates. The awarded contract follows an open procedure and is valued at £1,800,000, with potential extensions. The award was finalised on 1st May 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st June 2026, running till 31st May 2029, with the option of extending up to two further periods of twelve months each.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and installation services, particularly those focusing on mechanical systems such as doors, gates, and barriers. Large companies with the capability to provide annual planned preventative maintenance, reactive services, and perform new installations would be ideal candidates. Although Thoroughbred Industrial Doors Limited, a large-scale enterprise, was awarded the contract, other similar businesses could explore opportunities to partner or subcontract, contributing to public sector requirements while expanding their service footprint in the East of England region. The rigorous demands of maintaining critical infrastructure for the ambulance service offer a reliable and steady inlet for sustained business growth and operational scaling.

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Notice Title

EEAST - Vehicle Bay Doors, Barriers and Gates Maintenance, Reactive and New Installations

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("the Contracting Authority") covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. The Contracting Authority requires a Supplier to provide annual Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive services and new installations to the Contracting Authority's Vehicle Bay Doors, Motorised Barriers and Gates. Services shall include: * Planned preventative maintenance of Vehicle Bay Doors. * Planned preventative maintenance of Motorised Barriers and Gates. * Reactive call-out Vehicle Bay Doors, Motorised Barriers and Gates. * Ad-hoc additional work - including but not limited to minor works and installation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Three (3) year contract with the option to extend for two (2) x further periods of twelve (12) months

Renewal: Three (3) year contract with the option to extend for two (2) x further periods of twelve (12) months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06640c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042606-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45421131 - Installation of doors

45421148 - Installation of gates

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRIAL DOORS

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