--- title: "Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a011-d09f-4cb7-a4b0-9af2291ab837" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a011-d09f-4cb7-a4b0-9af2291ab837" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a011-d09f-4cb7-a4b0-9af2291ab837.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a011-d09f-4cb7-a4b0-9af2291ab837.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB" published: "2020-12-04" --- # Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a011-d09f-4cb7-a4b0-9af2291ab837 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a011-d09f-4cb7-a4b0-9af2291ab837) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1f3a011-d09f-4cb7-a4b0-9af2291ab837.json) ## Summary The East of England NHS Collaborative Hub is conducting an open tender for the "Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions". This procurement pertains to the industry category of ambulance conversion services and is located in Cambridge, England. The tender period will close on 7th January 2021, with the contract period starting on 8th February 2021 and lasting until 7th February 2025. The procurement is aimed at creating a framework agreement across several lots for the conversion of various vehicle types, including type B emergency ambulances, mental health transport vehicles, and rapid response vehicles. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), in the vehicle modification and conversion sector. Companies that specialise in automotive services, ambulance conversion, or related fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a framework that aims to cater to multiple NHS ambulance trusts across the UK, businesses can benefit from securing long-term relationships with key public sector clients while contributing to vital healthcare services. ## Notice Creation of a Framework Agreement consisting of 5 Lots : 1. Conversion of a van-based vehicle into a type b emergency ambulance 2. Conversion of a base vehicle into a mental health transport vehicle 3. Conversion of a base vehicle into a non-stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. 4. Conversion of a base vehicle into a stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. 5. Conversion of a car into a rapid response vehicle. The framework is open to: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and their subsidiary South Central Fleet Services Limited South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust London Ambulance Service NHS Trust East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust - North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and their subsidiary North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions Limited North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust Scottish Ambulance Service Board Additional information: The EoECPH is working collaboratively with NHS England & NHS Improvement on this procurement with an aim of providing a procurement compliant route to market for UK Ambulance Services wishing to procure Vehicles suitable for Ambulances (type b emergency ambulance & rapid response vehicles) and Passenger Transport. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15fe309c-1e15-48dc-977c-679871d96988 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 7 Feb 2025 | | 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB21 5XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50117200 - Ambulance conversion services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2020 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15fe309c-1e15-48dc-977c-679871d96988 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15fe309c-1e15-48dc-977c-679871d96988 4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions Framework ## Notice URLs - http://www.eoecph.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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