---
title: "Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a736"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-04-16"
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# Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a736

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## Summary

The East of England NHS Collaborative Hub, acting through the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has initiated a tender process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Conversions". This procurement is categorized under ambulance conversion services and aims to enhance various types of emergency and patient transport vehicles. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contracts signed on 1st April 2021. The framework includes five distinct lots that are aimed at converting vehicles for specific health-related functions, indicating a strong focus on the healthcare industry. The process followed the open procurement method and is intended to last for two years with possible extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversions, particularly those with expertise in ambulance and specialist vehicle modifications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide technical solutions and high-quality services in vehicle conversion are well-suited to compete in this process. The diverse nature of the lots, from mental health transport vehicles to rapid response vehicles, means that suppliers from varied backgrounds in automotive engineering, health service support, and vehicle management can find avenues to expand their business through this funding. Engaging in this framework can lead to substantial contracts, further contributing to a competitive edge in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The tender and subsequent framework agreement consists of 5 Lots: Lot 1 Conversion of a van based vehicle into a type b emergency ambulance Lot 2 Conversion of a base vehicle to form a mental health transport vehicle Lot 3 Conversion of a a base vehicle into a non-stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. Lot 4 Conversion of a base vehicle into a stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. Lot 5 Conversion of a car into a rapid response vehicle. The resulting framework and subsequent further competitions is intended to support the recommendations of Lord Carter's review into unwarranted variation in NHS ambulance services https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/lord-carters-review-into-unwarranted-variation-in-nhs-ambulance-trusts/

### Lot Information

Conversion of a van-based vehicle into a type b emergency ambulance

This lot is for the conversion of a van based vehicle into a type b emergency ambulance. Additional information: This Framework is for 2 Years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Conversion of a base vehicle to form a Mental Health Transport Vehicle

This Lot is for the conversion of a base vehicle to form a Mental Health Vehicle. Additional information: This framework is for 2 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Conversion of a base vehicle into a non-stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle.

This lot is for the conversion of a base vehicle into a non-stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. Additional information: This framework is for 2 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Conversion of a base vehicle into a stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle.

This lot is for the conversion of a base vehicle into a stretcher carrying patient transport vehicle. Additional information: This framework is for 2 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

Conversion of a car into a rapid response vehicle.

This lot is for the conversion of a car into a rapid response vehicle. Additional information: This framework is for 2 years with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008133-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | CARTWRIGHT VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; CODE BLUE SPECIALIST VEHICLES; EXSEL DESIGN & INTEGRATION; EXSEL DESIGN AND INTEGRATION; HALLS ELECTRICAL; INTOMOVE; O & H VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; O&H VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; VEHICLE CONVERSION SPECIALISTS; WIETMARSCHER AMBULANZ- UND SONDERFAHRZEUG; WILKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008133-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:594961-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/lord-carters-review-into-unwarranted-variation-in-nhs-ambulance-trusts/

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