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Provision of two ambulances

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sellafield Limited, a public authority in Warrington, UK, focused on the acquisition of two ambulances for its Fire and Rescue Service. This procurement falls under the goods category and was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The procurement process is concluded and the contract was awarded to Blue Light UK. The contract was signed on 10th March 2026, covering the period from 10th to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £208,800. These ambulances are designated for delivery within the UK region, aligning with the company's operational needs for emergency vehicles and ambulance conversion services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of emergency vehicles and conversion services, particularly those that can operate within competitive pricing frameworks without needing formal competition. Companies with expertise in providing customised vehicle solutions or those looking to strengthen their portfolio in the public sector would find this contract beneficial. The procurement approach offers a streamlined path for capable SMEs to enter or expand within the public sector market, contributing to their growth and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of two ambulances

Notice Description

Provision of two ambulances for the Sellafield Fire and Rescue Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE LIGHT

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