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Vehicle Conversions

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, focused on vehicle conversions, specifically the conversion of cars for operational use in the ambulance service sector. This procurement, under the industry category of ambulance conversion services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, drawing from an established framework, and is now in the award stage as of 1st June 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 12th June 2026 and conclude on 20th May 2027. The total value of this contract is £242,900 excluding VAT, with the award notice publication indicating the award’s close considerations and preparations for execution.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised vehicle conversion services. It creates a market for suppliers able to meet the logistical and technical demands of transforming standard vehicles for emergency medical use. Given the procurement's competitive nature, businesses like Richell Vehicle Conversions Limited, already recognised as the supplier, demonstrate the suitability for SMEs with a focus on bespoke engineering and service reliability. Firms with expertise in this niche of the automotive industry and those equipped to handle the associated regulatory and compliance requirements are well-positioned to benefit and grow through similar public contracts.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Conversions

Notice Description

Conversion of cars for operational use

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051504-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 20 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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