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title: "Ambulance / Specialist Vehicles and Equipment Supply Lease / Maintenance Framework"
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buyer: "SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST C/O LINK GROUP"
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# Ambulance / Specialist Vehicles and Equipment Supply Lease / Maintenance Framework

Buyer: SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST C/O LINK GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccb9749a-bc36-40f5-a106-27116e14e1c4

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## Summary

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Link Group, has managed a 48-month framework agreement for the supply, conversion, lease, and maintenance of ambulance and specialist vehicles and associated equipment. This project, titled "Ambulance / Specialist Vehicles and Equipment Supply Lease / Maintenance Framework," falls under the services industry category and is valued at £500,000,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period starts on 10th August 2024 and ends on 9th August 2028. The framework can be utilised by various contracting authorities across the United Kingdom and overseas territories, and it includes 8 lots allowing bidders to tender for one or more segments. The award stage was completed as of 12th August 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in vehicle conversion and maintenance services. Given the extent of the geographical coverage and the high value of the contract, businesses capable of supplying specialist ambulance vehicles and their associated equipment would benefit significantly. The framework includes renowned suppliers such as Advanced Emergency Vehicles Ltd, Auto Conversions Limited, and Wietmarscher Ambulance & Security GmbH, among others, illustrating a competitive environment conducive to collaboration and innovation in emergency vehicle solutions.

## Notice

Link Treasury Services Ltd, trading as Link Group (Link), is managing the Framework on behalf of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) and Links Clients. Link invited tenders for organisations to participate in a 48-month Agreement for the supply, conversion, lease and maintenance of Ambulance and Specialist Vehicles and associated equipment. SECAmb and all Link clients will use the Framework Agreement. It may also be used by all other contracting authorities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is defined in Regulation 2 of the UK statutory Instrument Public Contract Regulations 10 and detailed in Attachment 1 ("Contract Authorities"). The Framework Agreement covered 8 Lots. Bidders could submit a tender for one or more lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7b2e10-32ba-4915-95c5-5d623493f48d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2024 - 9 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST C/O LINK GROUP |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH10 9GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED EMERGENCY VEHICLES; ALLTRUCK; ASSET ASSURED MANAGEMENT; AUTO CONVERSIONS; BLUE LIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST VEHICLES; CARTWRIGHT VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; DE LAGE LANDEN LEASING; HALLS ELECTRICAL; O & H VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; O&H VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; PRESSFAB EVO; RICHELL VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; SHAWBROOK BANK; SIEMENS FINANCIAL SERVICES; SOCIETE GENERALE EQUIPMENT FINANCE; TP LEASING; TRIPLE POINT LEASE PARTNERS; VICTORY CONVERSIONS; WIETMARSCHER AMBULANCE & SECURITY; WILKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 07:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7b2e10-32ba-4915-95c5-5d623493f48d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7b2e10-32ba-4915-95c5-5d623493f48d
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=880413117
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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