---
title: "Critical Care Ambulance transfer service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0372fa"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BWPC"
published: "2022-10-04"
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# Critical Care Ambulance transfer service

Buyer: BWPC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0372fa

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is seeking a critical care ambulance transfer service for their three critical care transfer services. The contract, worth £5,500,000, will run for 5 years with a potential for extension. The tender stage is currently open, with a tender deadline of November 8, 2022.

This opportunity presents potential business growth for suppliers in the ambulance services industry. Businesses with expertise in providing ambulance and driver services, especially those with CQC registration, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process allows electronic and written submissions, and the contract terms include potential renewal options for successful bidders.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Potential retender in the future at the end of the agreement subject to requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027899-2022 |
| 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 | 5-7 years subject to requirement |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | £5,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BWPC |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## 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 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027899-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52724&B=NHSSW
- https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium

## Provenance

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