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title: "Ford Explorer Vehicle Conversions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1eb3132f-d6b9-4ea8-8255-25c73940366d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# Ford Explorer Vehicle Conversions

Buyer: LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eb3132f-d6b9-4ea8-8255-25c73940366d

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## Summary

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the conversion of Ford Explorers into operational vehicles, under the contract title "Ford Explorer Vehicle Conversions". The tender is classified under the motor vehicle conversion services category, with the CPV code 50117100. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The timeline began with the tender period concluding on 1st August 2025, and the contract running from 2nd October 2025 to 1st October 2026. The contract, valued at £1,545,000, was awarded to Richell Vehicle Conversions Limited, an SME, on 2nd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion services, particularly SMEs, to engage with public sector contracts and expand their market presence. As the procurement is designed for the conversion of Ford Explorers into operational vehicles, companies with expertise in automotive adaptation and customisation would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The broad geographic delivery scope extends from the United Kingdom to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and further afield, offering expansive reach for businesses aiming to diversify their clientele and strengthen their service portfolio within this sector.

## Notice

Conversion of Ford Explorers into operational vehicles Additional information: Purchased via Blue Light Commercials BLC0157 - Vehicle Conversions. No option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149348ea-7f2d-43d7-b8be-2e3b49eb3a10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,545,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHELL VEHICLE CONVERSIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149348ea-7f2d-43d7-b8be-2e3b49eb3a10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/149348ea-7f2d-43d7-b8be-2e3b49eb3a10
  23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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