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Vehicle conversions

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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15 Jun 2026 at 15:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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01 Jun 2026 at 14:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the conversion of vehicles, specifically Volvo models, for operational use. The industry focus is on ambulance conversion services, catering to the public authority sector under central government. Located in London, United Kingdom, the buying organisation has used a selective procurement method, awarding the contract under a framework. The procurement stage has advanced to the award and contract phases, with the agreement signed on 21 May 2026 and set to run until 20 May 2027. This opportunity was documented with publication on 15 June 2026, marking the completion of the tender process.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies skilled in specialty vehicle conversions. The contract has been awarded to Richell Vehicle Conversions Limited, a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) based in Wormingford, UK. Such contracts can drive business expansion for firms capable of providing bespoke conversion services that meet the specific needs of ambulance services. Companies in the vehicle conversion industry or those looking to enter the public sector market may find similar procurements beneficial for increasing their market presence and establishing a foothold within the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle conversions

Notice Description

Conversion of volvo vehicles for use operationally

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056334-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£242,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHELL VEHICLE CONVERSIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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