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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Newborn Transport Harnesses for London Ambulance" under the main procurement category of goods. This procurement process targets the acquisition of specialist transportation harnesses to ensure the secure conveyance of newborn infants to hospitals. The procurement adopts an open procedure method and is aimed at businesses capable of providing disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables. The procurement covers the United Kingdom, with important deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 4th September 2026, a tender period closing on 11th September 2026, and the award period concluding on 5th October 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 12th October 2026 and end on 11th October 2031, with gross contract value projected at £600,000.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it is suited to these types of organisations. It provides an avenue for suppliers of medical consumables such as dressings and related supplies to secure a long-term contract with a central government public authority. Interested businesses can begin preparing by registering on the Atamis procurement platform to express interest when the tender goes live. Successful bidders will become valuable partners in a critical healthcare supply chain, providing essential newborn transport harnesses for emergency services across London, thereby enhancing their industry reputation and expanding their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Newborn Transport Harnesses for London Ambulance

Notice Description

Requirement for the provision of specialist transportation harnesses for the secure conveyance of newborn infants to hospital for London Ambulance Potential bidders will be able to register interest via Atamis https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome when the potential tender goes live

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062042-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141100 - Dressings; clip, suture, ligature supplies

33141116 - Dressing packs

33141120 - Clip, suture, ligature supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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