Award

Vehicle Conversions

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2021 at 00:00

Planning

25 Aug 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ambulance Service is conducting a public procurement process for Vehicle Conversions targeted at the health sector in Scotland. The procurement, initiated as a tender, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract for conversion of vehicle chassis into PTV ambulances awarded to Vehicle Conversion Specialist Ltd and Wiker U.K. Limited. Key dates include the contract signing on 15th March 2021 and a total contract value of £326,365,200. The tender process followed a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, functioning as a ranked framework lot for conversion services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the vehicle conversion and healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in ambulance modification and related services. Businesses experienced in high-quality vehicle conversions or those with capabilities to meet rigorous safety and insurance requirements would find it advantageous to engage in similar tenders in the future. This contract also emphasizes community benefits, providing a platform for companies committed to social impact alongside their service delivery.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Conversions

Notice Description

For the conversion of Vehicle Chassis' into PTV Ambulance as follows; PTV Van Body Conversion

Lot Information

Lot 1

This a Ranked Framework Lot for the provision of conversion services of; PTV Van Body Conversion

Renewal: Optional extension(s) of up to thirty six (36) months are available on this Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628758
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413588
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,365,200 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

Contact Name
Alex Little
Contact Email
alex.little1@nhs.net, alex.little1@nhs.scot, nadia.crockett@nhs.scot, shelley.mackay@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1313140090, +44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

VEHICLE CONVERSION SPECIALIST

WIKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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