---
title: "Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041c49"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041c49.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-11-23"
---

# Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041c49

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust initiated a tender process for the Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances. The tender has been completed, and WAS (Vehicles) UK Ltd has been awarded the contract. The procurement method used was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process was urgent due to the original contracted supplier going into administration, leading to a directed award to ensure operational needs are met by 5th December 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the ambulance conversion services sector. Companies with expertise in ambulance conversion services and a track record of meeting urgent operational requirements would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, as the buying organization, is based in Exeter, United Kingdom, and operates within the health industry category. Businesses seeking growth through public procurement contracts in the services category should closely monitor similar opportunities from this trustworthy organization.

## Notice

Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Conversions of Base Vehicles into Double-Crewed Ambulances

### Procurement Information

South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust have taken the decision to direct award the Conversion of Ambulances to WAS Ltd due to the extreme urgency of the requirement. The supplier contracted originally for the works has gone into Administration. Time is now of the essence to ensure that operational needs of the Trust are met. The pricing offered is competitive and the supplier is able to complete as they have the Trust specification from previous contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034676-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034676-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.was-vehicles.com
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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