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29 Jul 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Fuel Management System, including management software, for its sites across the Trust estate. This procurement is categorised under software packages and information systems, as well as fuel pumps and related parts, indicating relevance to IT services and mechanical systems industries. The contract, valued at a maximum of £150,000 including VAT, is conducted as an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It will commence on 1 November 2026 for an initial term of six years, potentially extendable by four years. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 2 September 2026, with enquiries closing on 26 August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT systems and fuel management solutions to engage with a public sector organisation. Companies experienced in delivering robust software systems and managing fuel operations for large facilities are particularly well-suited to compete. With an estimated ten-year contract term on offer, this procurement could provide substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to establish or enhance their footprint in the public sector market. The Trust's requirements focus on technical quality, social value, and commercial aspects, allowing diverse businesses to demonstrate their strengths in these areas.

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Notice Title

SWAST-5134-F Fuel Management System

Notice Description

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver a Fuel Management System to premises across the Trust estate and management software functionality. This procurement is being conducted as a above-threshold Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 November 2026 for an initial period of six years, with the option to extend for up to a further four years at the Trust's discretion, giving a maximum contract term of 10 years. The estimated maximum contract value, including all extension options, is PS150,000 including VAT. Interested suppliers should review the procurement documents available via the Trust's e-tendering portal and submit their tender response in accordance with the published procurement timetable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Extension Period

Renewal: Up to further Four (4) Years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071857-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

42122180 - Fuel pumps

42124211 - Parts of fuel pumps

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION 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
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
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

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