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title: "Critical Care Ambulance transfer service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb162562-259e-4cb7-87ef-998f4ee5582b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2022-10-04"
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# Critical Care Ambulance transfer service

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb162562-259e-4cb7-87ef-998f4ee5582b

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is seeking a Critical Care Ambulance transfer service for its three critical care transfer services, including NEST, WATCh, and Retrieve. The contract is for 5 years, with a potential for 1+1+ years' extension. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a tender deadline on 8th November 2022. The industry category is Ambulances, with a contract value of GBP 6,850,000.

This tender for the combined ambulance and drivers service provides a business growth opportunity for companies offering ambulance services. Businesses in the ambulance services industry, especially those experienced in providing critical care transfer services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity lies in securing a long-term contract with a reputable healthcare provider, offering stability and growth potential for the selected provider over the contract period.

## Notice

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) require the provision of a combined ambulance and drivers service to meet the transport needs of the three critical care transfer services that they host. These consist of: * Newborn Emergency Stabilisation and Transport (NEST) * Wales and West Acute Transport for Children (WATCh) * Retrieve Adult Critical Care Transfer Service (Retrieve) The contract is for 5 years with a potential for 1+1+ years' extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397f3c78-6040-49d1-ae36-d43bc89d94a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,850,000 |
| 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 SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS10 5NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Horfield |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 34114121 - Ambulances
- 85143000 - Ambulance services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2022 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397f3c78-6040-49d1-ae36-d43bc89d94a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397f3c78-6040-49d1-ae36-d43bc89d94a0
  4th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52724&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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