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title: "Provision of Supply of Base Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fa6fac2-9583-4e0c-8ab0-7f8c02f5f292"
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# Provision of Supply of Base Vehicles

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fa6fac2-9583-4e0c-8ab0-7f8c02f5f292

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Supply of Base Vehicles" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, aimed at appointing a single manufacturer for the creation of NHS emergency ambulances in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of ambulance bodies (CPV code 34211200) and was executed through an open procedure, culminating in an award on 7 April 2021, with the contract period extending from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2023. The tender period ended on 9 February 2021, and the contract awarded was valued at approximately £60.7 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in vehicle production suitable for emergency services. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality base vehicles for ambulance conversion would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. The involvement of a large-scale player like FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD indicates a competitive environment where potential suppliers must demonstrate robust manufacturing capabilities and adherence to stringent safety standards.

## Notice

The purpose of the procurement was to appoint a single manufacturer of base vehicles suitable for conversion into double-crewed NHS emergency ambulances (DCA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5de0a93-8fcd-4156-bf7f-fe7db0b2dfd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,714,276 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,714,276 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34211200 - Ambulance bodies

## Release History

- 19 May 2022 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5de0a93-8fcd-4156-bf7f-fe7db0b2dfd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5de0a93-8fcd-4156-bf7f-fe7db0b2dfd1
  19th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b40c2bd-de3e-4a6b-b1e7-e23c6dc7d195
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64572874-e076-4677-90ba-d3548534bcf4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d2fd94a-2bbc-48f2-b22b-a600f39845ca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed7c6994-4233-46aa-a7bd-e836aae131cd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/034fc421-2b3b-4392-b0bc-c673a134dd7c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88bdcb3a-4002-4c7a-848e-884fb3e805e4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f5bf269-de9f-449b-98b6-283ca8721cb0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b93d088-3858-4868-9f8c-ca11ba9aea6b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aa3470d-bbfd-4ae7-8fb7-f3d72b7a8065
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/408e226a-ad1d-422c-aea7-7a566c1005aa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e689cc79-bf0a-4f50-b3f1-3b9c8dab34cf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91c724f4-a82e-4af1-862e-f14ba70f9d07
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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