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WAS-MIN-63454 NATIONAL RESILIENCE EQUIPMENT VEHICLES (NREV) CONVERSIONS

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust

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13 Aug 2026 at 11:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust intends to buy vehicle conversion services for Iveco Daily 7,200kg Chassis Cab vehicles. The work is for National Resilience Equipment Vehicles, involving the conversion of specialist vehicles for ambulance service use. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, will manage the procurement for the Trust. Delivery is expected in Wales. The requirement is classified as vehicle conversion and reconditioning services (CPV 50117000). The initial requirement covers three vehicles, with provision for further conversions during the contract. This is a specialist vehicle engineering and conversion service rather than a purchase of standard vehicles or general fleet maintenance.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced its intention to procure, but it is not yet an invitation to tender. The expected route is a further competition under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6244, Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles, Lot 10 for conversion of bespoke and specialist vehicles. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 25 August 2026, with the contract expected to start on 9 November 2026 and run to 8 November 2029. Renewal could extend the maximum period to 8 November 2030. The estimated value is £1,050,000 excluding VAT, or £1,260,000 including VAT. Initial delivery depends on Welsh Government funding and successful completion of the first build.

This will suit businesses with established capability in converting and reconditioning heavy chassis-cab vehicles into specialist operational vehicles, particularly suppliers experienced with Iveco Daily platforms and bespoke vehicle builds. Relevant strengths are likely to include vehicle design, fabrication, electrical and mechanical integration, specialist equipment installation, testing, commissioning and aftercare. Suppliers should be able to manage an initial small production run while supporting additional conversions over the contract life. Experience delivering resilient, safety-critical or public-service vehicles would be valuable, as would robust quality assurance, build documentation and compliance processes. The buyer has indicated that the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and it will be competed among suppliers on the relevant specialist-vehicle framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAS-MIN-63454 NATIONAL RESILIENCE EQUIPMENT VEHICLES (NREV) CONVERSIONS

Notice Description

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust requires vehicle conversion services for Iveco Daily 7,200kg Chassis Cab vehicles. To procure these services, NWSSP on behalf of the Trust will undertake a further competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6244 - Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles, Lot 10: Conversion of Bespoke and Specialist Vehicles. This contract will initially cover the conversion of three vehicles, with the potential for a maximum of 15 vehicle conversions over the life of the contract, subject to Welsh Government funding and the successful completion of the initial build.

Planning Information

This notice is purely intended to notify the market of the upcoming vehicle conversion opportunity. No action is required from interested parties and the tender will be published in the next few weeks via eTender Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077132-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Further Information

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