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SWAST-5051-F Ambulance Tail Lift Maintenance and Associated Services Framework (Southern Ambulance Service Collaboration)

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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18 Jun 2026 at 09:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with several Southern Ambulance Services, has issued a tender for the maintenance and associated services of ambulance tail lifts. This process is a part of establishing a Closed Framework Agreement, which aims to ensure the operational safety and compliance of tail lift equipment. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for tender submissions set for 22nd July 2026. The contract, divided into regional Lots, covers various regions including the East of England, London, South Central, and South East Coast, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, involving services and goods categories.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle-fleet-support services, particularly those that can offer quality, social value, and competitive commercial terms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate as there is suitability for these entities. With a total framework value of £1,200,000, distributed across the different regional lots, successful bidders will have the chance to secure long-term engagement through call-off contracts, providing a steady revenue stream over the four-year framework period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5051-F Ambulance Tail Lift Maintenance and Associated Services Framework (Southern Ambulance Service Collaboration)

Notice Description

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, acting on behalf of the Southern Ambulance Services Collaborative, is issuing this Invitation to Tender under the Procurement Act 2023 to establish a Closed Framework Agreement for the provision of Tail Lift Maintenance and Associated Services. The Framework will support Participating Authorities with the inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and associated compliance services for ambulance tail lift equipment, ensuring operational safety, reliability, and statutory compliance across fleet assets. The Framework will be structured into regional Lots, aligned to the geographical requirements of Participating Authorities. Bidders may submit tenders for one or more Lots, and multiple suppliers may be appointed to each Lot. Only suppliers successfully appointed to the Framework will be eligible to receive and deliver call-off contracts during the Framework term. Full details of the procurement, including the specification, conditions of participation, award criteria, and instructions for tender submission, are provided within the ITT documentation available via the Authority's e-tendering portal.

Lot Information

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Services provided in this geographic region of East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Services provided in this geographic region for London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Services provided in this geographic region for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Services provided in this geographic region for South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Services provided in this geographic region for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057397-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-06-18

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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