---
title: "WAS-OJEU-53910 - Vehicle Recovery Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046cce"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046cce.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2024-11-18"
---

# WAS-OJEU-53910 - Vehicle Recovery Services

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046cce

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## Summary

The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust has concluded the contracting process for the provision of vehicle recovery services for its fleet across various regions in Wales. The procurement process, managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), covers breakdown and recovery services (CPV Code: 50118400) available 24/7 throughout the year with an expected on-scene arrival time of no more than 90 minutes. This procurement, with a total value of £1,200,000 across four lots (North Wales, South-Central Wales, Central Wales, and South-East Wales), was conducted using an open procedure and was awarded on 11th November 2024. The procurement aimed to ensure maximum vehicle availability for the Welsh Ambulance Services, a vital requirement for a category 1 responder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in vehicle recovery and breakdown services to collaborate with a major public health body. Preferred suppliers, such as GWALIA RECOVERY LTD and KRISLYN MOTORS LIMITED, have been chosen based on technical quality (40%), total cost (58%), and participation in the Priority Supplier Scheme (2%). The awarded contracts are active, inviting businesses with expertise in this sector to enhance their portfolio and establish longstanding relationships with the NHS. Companies with the capability to meet strict service requirements and prompt response times are well-suited to this contract, offering them a robust platform for business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust require a supplier to provide vehicle recovery services for their fleet of vehicles that is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Trust expects an estimated arrival on scene of no more than 90 minutes. The Welsh Ambulance Services are a category 1 responder and as such need to always have maximum vehicle availability.

### Lot Information

South-East Wales

Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust require a supplier to provide vehicle recovery services for their fleet of vehicles that is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Trust expects an estimated arrival on scene of no more than 90 minutes. The Welsh Ambulance Services are a category 1 responder and as such need to always have maximum vehicle availability.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions.

North Wales

Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust require a supplier to provide vehicle recovery services for their fleet of vehicles that is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Trust expects an estimated arrival on scene of no more than 90 minutes. The Welsh Ambulance Services are a category 1 responder and as such need to always have maximum vehicle availability.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions.

Central Wales

Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust require a supplier to provide vehicle recovery services for their fleet of vehicles that is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Trust expects an estimated arrival on scene of no more than 90 minutes. The Welsh Ambulance Services are a category 1 responder and as such need to always have maximum vehicle availability.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions.

South-Central Wales

Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust require a supplier to provide vehicle recovery services for their fleet of vehicles that is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Trust expects an estimated arrival on scene of no more than 90 minutes. The Welsh Ambulance Services are a category 1 responder and as such need to always have maximum vehicle availability.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037160-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | ST ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CHRIS SPITERI & SON; GWALIA RECOVERY; H K MOTORS (WALES; HOUGH GREEN GARAGE; KRISLYN MOTORS; LNS OF ST ASAPH; RICHARD YORKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars
- 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037160-2024
- 31 May 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017075-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/68278492018FC97332F9
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:219067-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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