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SWAST-5211-FM EV Chargers

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 13:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 10:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust involves the direct awarding of a contract for EV chargers to be installed at various ambulance stations across Exeter, in the United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "SWAST-5211-FM EV Chargers," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically transformers, and is being managed through a direct award due to the need for continuity with previously installed equipment. The award is pending, with the standstill period ending on 10 April 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 14 April to 18 May 2026. This process is underpinned by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and aims to cater to above-threshold requirements.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying electric vehicle charging equipment and related technology. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like I.J. Cannings & Son Limited, the selected supplier, are well-suited to engage, given the potential for repeated and expanded projects. The continuity rationale ensures strategic alignment with ongoing infrastructure developments within the ambulance service sector, promoting continued business growth for suppliers maintaining synergy with public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5211-FM EV Chargers

Notice Description

EV Chargers for various ambulance Stations

Procurement Information

I J Cannings have recently purchased an installed EV Chargers in several of our Ambulance Stations. This procurement is to supply the same units as already installed and there is a clear benefit to be gained from maintaining continuity with an earlier project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029125-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31170000 - Transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£392,192 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 18 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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