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title: "DCA Conversion"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7adb617-fb90-41a2-b0e0-cc05d35c32a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# DCA Conversion

Buyer: LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7adb617-fb90-41a2-b0e0-cc05d35c32a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DCA Conversion" project, managed by the London Ambulance Service, has reached the award stage. This process pertains to the conversion of ambulances and falls under the industry category of ambulance conversion services, classified by CPV code 50117200. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement with the Scottish Ambulance Service. The contract, valued at £465,000, will run from 11th September 2024 to 11th September 2025. The London Ambulance Service, located in Waterloo Road, London, is the purchasing authority, and the award was published on 28th May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle modifications and conversions, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements for ambulance conversion services. While the contract was awarded to Was Vehicles (UK) Limited, businesses in similar sectors can identify such frameworks as potential avenues for future bids. Companies focusing on entering or expanding in the UK public sector market, particularly those with capabilities aligned with large-scale vehicle conversions, would be well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities. Though this particular contract is not open to SMEs or VCSEs, understanding the selective procurement method might help businesses better prepare for inclusion in future frameworks.

## Notice

Ambulance DCA Conversion Additional information: Purchased via Scottish Ambulance Service FW for Vehicle Conversions ref SAS/2020/9900

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e08fc96-ad40-46da-b00b-8c9a9a6b2a28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £465,000 |
| 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 | LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAS VEHICLES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e08fc96-ad40-46da-b00b-8c9a9a6b2a28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e08fc96-ad40-46da-b00b-8c9a9a6b2a28
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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