Award

SNBTS Fleet Modernisation & Replacement 2025-2026

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has concluded the procurement process titled "SNBTS Fleet Modernisation & Replacement 2025-2026." This procurement falls within the health industry category, focusing on goods, and pertains to the acquisition of vehicles for modernising and replacing the SNBTS Fleet. Utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6244, the procedure followed a limited procurement method, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. Situated primarily within Edinburgh, the procurement stage is complete, with contracts signed on 30th July 2025. The awards were divided into three lots concerning different vehicle categories including passenger cars, light and medium commercial vehicles, and buses and coaches.

This procurement offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for larger organisations and SMEs in the automotive sector. With contracts secured by Volkswagen Group UK Limited, Arnold Clark Stirling Mazda / MG, and Ford Motor Company Ltd, companies dealing in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, or specialised buses and coaches may find similar tenders beneficial for establishing governmental partnerships. Such procurement processes demonstrate the value of framework agreements as pathways to consistent business operations with public sector entities. Businesses with the capacity to offer diverse vehicle types, including fuel-efficient options and specialised transport solutions, are well-positioned to compete in these tenders.

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Notice Title

SNBTS Fleet Modernisation & Replacement 2025-2026

Notice Description

Purchase of vehicles to allow SNBTS Fleet to be modernised and replaced due to age, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6244.

Lot Information

Purchase of Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5T

Buy light and medium commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Provides a range of commercial vehicle types including: vans chassis cab combi crew panel tippers dropside fridge vans fridge box platform cab luton car derived vans and pickups

Purchase of Passenger Cars (including 4x4 variants)

Vehicles available under this agreement includes: 1. all fuel types including electric, hybrid and hydrogen 2. complete range of vehicle sizes and types including cars, vans and 4x4s 3. light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles including refuse collection and waste management 4. minibuses, buses and coaches 5. mobile trailers and mobile units for health and other sectors 6. blue light emergency vehicles of all types (such as operational cars, police carrier units, dog vans, command and control units and lightweight fire fighting vehicles)

Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats)

Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats)

Procurement Information

Call off from Crown Commercial Services framework - RM6244

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808028
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537547
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£471,933 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Karen Walls
Contact Email
karen.walls4@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ARNOLD CLARK STIRLING MAZDA / MG

FORD MOTOR

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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