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Shrewsbury - New Ambulance Facility

West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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08 Jun 2026 at 11:31

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22 May 2026 at 12:41

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22 May 2026 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust involves the development of a new ambulance facility in Shrewsbury. This direct award is intended for Opus Land Limited, identified as the only suitable developer due to exclusive site rights. The procurement falls under the "works" category, focusing on building construction. The project location is set in Shrewsbury, with the contract period scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. This procurement is already in the award update stage, and milestones include a future contract signature date by 31st August 2026.

This opportunity presents a significant growth prospect for developers specialising in large-scale construction projects, particularly those with a focus on medical facilities or public infrastructure. Given the direct award nature, businesses with exclusive development rights or unique geographical insights would find themselves well-suited to compete. The gross contract value of £16,000,000 underscores the substantial economic impact and development potential associated with this project, ensuring that successful applicants can leverage this for business expansion and stronger market positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shrewsbury - New Ambulance Facility

Notice Description

Identification of a developer to progress the new Ambulance in Shrewsbury

Procurement Information

A direct award under paragraph 5 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act on the basis that the identified developer has exclusive rights to develop a site that has been identified by the Trust as the only suitable site for the new ambulance facility in Shrewsbury. (this is required by Reg 26(1)(i))

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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
West Midlands 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
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Opus Land Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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