--- title: "SECAmb - Authorising Engineer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f809" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f809" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f809.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f809.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-12-10" --- # SECAmb - Authorising Engineer Buyer: SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f809 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f809) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f809.json) ## Summary The South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust completed a procurement process for health and safety services titled "SECAmb - Authorising Engineer". This process pertained to Lot 6 of the SBS Building Safety & Fire Compliance Framework, with particular focus on appointing authorising engineers for various disciplines including water, medical gases, and fire safety. The procurement method adopted was a restricted procedure with Eta Projects Limited awarded the contract on 8th December 2025, valued at £300,000. This process covered regions in Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, and North Hampshire, signalling its completion stage. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, specifically those with capabilities in engineering consultancy and compliance. Firms qualified to undertake complex safety assessments and provide comprehensive engineering services are best suited for this work. Companies listed as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could also leverage subcontracting opportunities, aligning with the principal contractor to deliver specialised services such as water system regulations, medical gas system checks, and fire safety measures. This framework, managed by NHS Shared Business Services Limited, provides an infrastructure for expansive collaboration, potentially enabling businesses to establish or expand their market presence within these regions. ## Notice The Trust invited suppliers under Lot 6-Authorising Engineers of the SBS Building Safety & Fire Compliance Framework, Reference Number: SBS10509 to submit a proposal for these services. The Provider must provide individual specialist authorising engineer services including, but not limited to the following disciplines: * water * medical gases * ventilation * fire * pressure systems * lifts * asbestos * electrical services * confined spaces The disciplines required will be discussed with the awarded contractor when such services are required. The Trust is a member of the Southern Ambulance Services Collaborative (SASC) and wishes to extend the use of the resulting request to SASC members. These SASC Trusts shall contract directly with the successful Provider using the SBS Order Form. ### Lot Information Fire Safety - Passive Fire Safety This Lot involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of passive fire safety systems. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Fire Safety - Active Fire Safety This Lot involves the supply, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of active fire safety systems and equipment. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Fire Safety - Fire Risk Assessments and Consultancy Services This Lot involves the provision of risk assessments, consultancy services, design, surveys, and audits related to fire. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 1.3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Fire Safety - Training Provision of fire safety training. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Asbestos - Asbestos Management This Lot involves the provision of surveys, inspections, sampling, monitoring, and emergency response related to asbestos. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 2.1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Asbestos - Asbestos Removal This Lot involves the removal of asbestos. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 2.2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Lifts - Maintenance Provision of planned and reactive maintenance. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Lifts - Design and Installation Design and installation of lifts. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Further Lots may be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework Agreement, subject to review and change, is expected to go live during Q3 2024. Please see the link at section I.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses to the RFI. Legionella and Water Treatment Services This Lot involves the provision of water treatment and legionella management. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 4 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. PAT Testing This Lot involves the provision of PAT testing services. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 5 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Authorising Engineers This Lot involves the provision of authorising engineers for applicable disciplines. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 6 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Pneumatic Tube Systems - Maintenance, Design, and Installation This Lot involves the provision of planned and reactive maintenance of pneumatic tube systems, and the design and installation of pneumatic tube systems. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 7 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Lifts - Maintenance, Design, and Installation This Lot involves the provision of planned and reactive maintenance of lifts, and the design and installation of lifts. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 25 Bidders for Lot 3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot. Lot 1 The Trust invited suppliers under Lot 6-Authorising Engineers of the SBS Building Safety & Fire Compliance Framework, Reference Number: SBS10509 to submit a proposal for these services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081517-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | 21 Feb 2024 | | Award date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £200,300,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 101 | | Supplier names | ABCA SYSTEMS; ACORN ANALYTICAL SERVICES; AES ELECTRICAL & COMPLIANCE SERVICES; AIRBORNE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS; AIRTUBE TECHNOLOGIES; AMSTECH GROUP; AQUA PROTEC; ASBESTECH; ASBESTOS CONTROL AND TREATMENT; ASBESTOS SURVEY AND MANAGEMENT; ASCENDANT LIFTS; ASPECT CONTRACTS; ATKINSREALIS PPS; AYERST ENVIRONMENTAL; BARDON ENVIRONMENTAL; BB7 CONSULTING; BLS ASBESTOS; BRIGGS FIRE AND SECURITY; CASA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; CHECKMATE FIRE SOLUTIONS; CHIRMARN; CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY; CHURCHES FIRE SECURITY; CLC CONTRACTORS; CLIFFORD DEVLIN; DANACOM; DB FIRE SOLUTIONS; DRAX; DRLC; EFT SYSTEMS; EMCHIA ASBESTOS SOLUTIONS; ENVIROCURE; ENVIRONMENTAL ESSENTIALS; ENVIRONTEC; ERITH CONTRACTORS; ETA PROJECTS; EUROPEAN ASBESTOS SERVICES; FIELDWAY SUPPLIES; FIRESEC COMPLIANCE; FRANKHAM CONSULTANCY GROUP; FULL CIRCLE COMPLIANCE; GUILDMORE; HARMONY FIRE; HBE HEALTHY BUILDINGS IRELAND; HUGHES AND ASSOCIATES PROPERTY SERVICES; HYDRACLEAN; HYDRO-X WATER TREATMENT; HYDROCK CONSULTANTS; IFI GROUP; INSPECTAS COMPLIANCE; JENSEN SECURITY AND FIRE SYSTEMS; JR PAT TESTING; KORDUS CONSULTING; LANTERN FIRE AND SECURITY; LAR; LIBERTY FIRE AND VISION; LOGIC FIRE AND SECURITY; LUCION SERVICES; MARLOWE FIRE & SECURITY; MCGEE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; MILLER KNIGHT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; NIFES PROPERTY; NORTH STAR ENVIRONMENTAL; NORWOOD ELECTRICAL; O. HEAP AND SON DERBY; OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS; OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; PENNINGTON CHOICES; PHS COMPLIANCE; PIER CONTRACTORS; PRO FIRE SYSTEMS; PROECONOMY; RECOM SOLUTIONS; REDDISH VALE INSULATIONS; RHODAR INDUSTRIAL SERVICES; RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL; RILMAC INSULATION; RSK ENVIRONMENT; RW JOINERY (STOCKPORT; SAVANA ENVIRONMENTAL; SAVILLS; SCRUBS CONTRACT SERVICES; SENTINEL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY; SGS UNITED KINGDOM; SHERIDAN LIFTS; SOCOTEC ASBESTOS; SPECTRA ANALYSIS SERVICES; SUNFISH SERVICES; SWL HEALTHCARE; TECS SPECIALIST WATER; TETRA TECH; TF JONES PROPERTY SERVICES; THE HAZARD MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LABORATORIES; TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE; TRAC ASSOCIATES; TRINITY FIRE AND SECURITY SYSTEMS; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT; VEGA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS; VENTRO; WOODS BUILDING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 35111200 - Firefighting materials - 35111300 - Fire extinguishers - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds - 39525400 - Fire blankets - 42416100 - Lifts - 42416120 - Goods lifts - 42416130 - Mechanical lifts - 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment - 44611500 - Water tanks - 45232430 - Water-treatment work - 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work - 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services - 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314100 - Electrical services - 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services - 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services - 71336000 - Engineering support services - 75251110 - Fire-prevention services - 90650000 - Asbestos removal services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081517-2025 - 31 Jul 2025 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044547-2025 - 14 Jun 2024 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018521-2024 - 30 Aug 2023 at 13:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025468-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.RLB.com - http://www.aawoods.com - http://www.acorn-as.com - http://www.act.uk.net - http://www.aec.uk - http://www.aes-services.co.uk - http://www.airtubegroup.co.uk - http://www.arup.com - http://www.asbestech.com - http://www.ascendantlifts.co.uk - http://www.aspectcontracts.co.uk - http://www.atkinsrealis.com - http://www.bardon-environmental.co.uk - http://www.blsasbestos.co.uk - http://www.briggsfs.com - http://www.checkmatefire.com - http://www.chirmarn.co.uk - http://www.chubbfs.com - http://www.churchesfire.com - http://www.clcgroup.com - http://www.clifford-devlin.co.uk - http://www.dbfiresolutions.com - http://www.drax360.co.uk - http://www.drlc.uk - http://www.eftgroup.co.uk - http://www.emchia.co.uk - http://www.envirocure.co.uk - http://www.environmentalessentials.co.uk - http://www.environtec.com - http://www.erith.com - http://www.etaprojects.co.uk - http://www.european-asbestos.co.uk - http://www.fieldway.co.uk - http://www.fullcirclecompliance.co.uk - http://www.harmonyfire.com - http://www.hberm.com - http://www.hughesandassociates.co.uk - http://www.hydraclean.co.uk - http://www.hydro-x.co.uk - http://www.hydrock.com - http://www.jensensecurity.co.uk - http://www.jrpattesting.com - http://www.kordus.co.uk - http://www.larltd.com - http://www.logicfireandsecurity.com - http://www.marlowefireandsecurity.com - http://www.miller-knight.com - http://www.nifes.co.uk - http://www.northstarenvironmental.co.uk - http://www.oheap.co.uk - http://www.openviewgroup.com - http://www.opsenvironmental.co.uk/ - http://www.phscompliance.co.uk - http://www.piercontractorslimited.com - http://www.proeconomy.com - http://www.recomsolutions.co.uk - http://www.reddishvale.co.uk - http://www.rhodar.co.uk - http://www.rilmac.co.uk - http://www.rwjoinery.co.uk - http://www.savanaenvronmental.com - http://www.savills.co.uk - http://www.scrubsgroup.co.uk - http://www.sentinelenvironmental.co.uk - http://www.sheridanlifts.com - http://www.socotec.co.uk - http://www.spectraholdings.co.uk - http://www.sunfishservices.com - http://www.swlh.co.uk - http://www.tecompliance.co.uk - http://www.tecs.uk.com - http://www.tetratecheurope.com - http://www.tfjones.com - http://www.thameslabs.co.uk/ - http://www.turnerandtownsend.com - http://www.vegaec.co.uk - http://www.ventrogroup.com - https://aquaprotec.co.uk/ - https://asm-ltd.co.uk/ - https://bbseven.com/ - https://danacom.co.uk/ - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/19952983 - https://firesec.uk.com/ - https://firestop-protection.co.uk/ - https://guildmore.com/ - https://ifigroup.co.uk/ - https://libertycontracts.co.uk/ - https://norwooduk.com/ - https://pennington.org.uk/ - https://rskgroup.com/ - https://trac-associates.com/ - https://trinityfireandsecurity.com - https://www.abcasystems.co.uk/ - https://www.amstech.co.uk/ - https://www.ayerstenv.com/ - https://www.casaenvironmental.co.uk/ - https://www.frankham.com/ - https://www.health-family.force.com - https://www.inspectas.co.uk - https://www.judiciary.uk/ - https://www.lanternfire.co.uk/ - https://www.luciongroup.com - https://www.mcgee.co.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-construction-estates-frameworks - https://www.secamb.nhs.uk - https://www.sgs.com/en-gb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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