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title: "Ambulance Vehicle Tail Lift Examination, Weight Testing and Maintenance"
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# Ambulance Vehicle Tail Lift Examination, Weight Testing and Maintenance

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391581bc-39ce-479c-90b6-8d539cb04dbd

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## Summary

The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is seeking to appoint a supplier for their tender titled "Ambulance Vehicle Tail Lift Examination, Weight Testing and Maintenance." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles, with an emphasis on compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). The tender process is currently open and follows an 'open procedure' method. The submission deadline for interested parties is 15 October 2018, and the works will primarily take place in the North West region of England, with a contract period starting on 2 January 2019 and ending on 1 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and technical inspection services, particularly those capable of providing thorough statutory examinations and weight testing for ambulance vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for them. Companies offering out-of-hours services and roadside assistance will also be well-positioned to compete, thereby facilitating the growth and expansion of their operations in this vital sector of public service provision.

## Notice

The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), Contracting Authority, wish to appoint a supplier for the provision of Tail Lift Statutory Thorough Examination (S.T.E) The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and Weight Testing which form the planned preventative maintenance service as well as providing parts, service and repair of equipment as and when required as well as an out of hours service from 17:00 to 07:30 including roadside assistance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcda598d-08d8-430b-84a0-a31af145e9a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2018 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcda598d-08d8-430b-84a0-a31af145e9a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcda598d-08d8-430b-84a0-a31af145e9a4
  13th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25480&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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