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SWAST-5092-R1-F Annual Boat Maintenance Services

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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14 Aug 2026 at 13:01

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14 Aug 2026 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust procured annual marine maintenance services for the Isles of Scilly Ambulance Boat “Star of Life”. The scope covers planned preventative maintenance, vessel inspection, servicing, repairs and compliance rectification works, together with survey support, contingency works identified during inspections, marine engineering support and associated operational cover. The purpose is to keep the ambulance boat operational and compliant with regulatory requirements, including Workboat Code Edition 3. This is a specialist marine engineering and vessel-maintenance requirement delivered for the Trust’s ambulance service operations in the Isles of Scilly. The procurement is categorised as services, with the published classification referring to vehicle-fleet support services.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a direct award for additional or repeat services under the Procurement Act 2023. Falmouth Boat Construction Limited was selected for the single lot. The award is valued at £155,620 excluding VAT (£186,744 including VAT). The award date was 14 August 2026, with the contract period running from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 27 August 2026, and the standstill period ended on 26 August 2026. The direct award rationale cites continuity with the incumbent supplier, avoiding duplicated mobilisation, retaining knowledge of the vessel’s maintenance and compliance history, and minimising operational disruption. The lot was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This procurement indicates demand for a marine engineering supplier able to maintain an operational ambulance vessel rather than provide general boat repairs alone. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need capability in planned preventative maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair and survey support, with the technical competence to deliver Workboat Code Edition 3 compliance works and rectify defects identified during surveys. Experience of maintaining a specific vessel, understanding its maintenance history and supporting regulatory compliance would be commercially relevant. The requirement also favours suppliers able to provide responsive contingency repairs and associated operational cover, while minimising disruption to an essential ambulance service. The award to an SME shows that this specialist requirement can be delivered by a smaller marine business with suitable capacity and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWAST-5092-R1-F Annual Boat Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Provision of annual maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, compliance rectification works, survey support services and associated operational cover requirements for the Isles of Scilly Ambulance Boat "Star of Life". The contract includes planned preventative maintenance, vessel servicing, Workboat Code Edition 3 compliance works, contingency rectification works identified through inspection and survey activities, and associated marine engineering support required to maintain the vessel's operational availability and regulatory compliance.

Procurement Information

The contract is being directly awarded under the Procurement Act 2023 provisions relating to additional or repeat services. The requirement forms part of an ongoing programme of vessel maintenance, servicing, survey support and regulatory compliance works for the Isles of Scilly Ambulance Boat "Star of Life". The original services were procured through a competitive process and the continuation of services with the incumbent supplier is considered necessary to ensure continuity, avoid duplication of mobilisation activities, maintain knowledge of the vessel's maintenance history and compliance requirements, and minimise operational disruption during the delivery of the final planned maintenance and compliance programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e483
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077676-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,620 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FALMOUTH BOAT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Further Information

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