Tender

SWAST-5032-E DSEAR assessments

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for DSEAR assessments for various buildings, with a focus on technical building-inspection services. The procurement process for this contract, titled "SWAST-5032-E DSEAR assessments," is currently at the tender stage. Businesses have until 16 April 2026 to submit their proposals, with enquiries closing on 13 April 2026. This opportunity is available across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The tender is categorised under the services industry and follows an open procurement method suitable for contracts below the spending threshold.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technical building inspections, particularly those with expertise in ensuring compliance with DSEAR regulations. It is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their operations within the United Kingdom. The project places significant weight on cost and technical quality, and it also considers social value in the award criteria. With a contract period spanning three years and potential extension options, businesses have the chance to secure a long-term partnership with a central government public authority. Successful performance could lead to substantial growth through continued collaboration.

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Notice Title

SWAST-5032-E DSEAR assessments

Notice Description

SWAST-5032-E DSEAR assessments for various buildings

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If contract runs well and there are other requirements, 1 x 24 months extension would be awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027853-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20262 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

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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