---
title: "Double Crewed Ambulance Conversions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04af80"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04af80.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-10-21"
---

# Double Crewed Ambulance Conversions

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04af80

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## Summary

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub, acting through the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the procurement process for "Double Crewed Ambulance Conversions," classified under CPV code 50117200 for ambulance conversion services. This service procurement aimed to convert base vehicles into Double Crewed Ambulances (DCA) that meet the NHS DCA National specification. The procurement was executed under a limited method through the CCS framework RM6244 and without prior publication of a call for competition, covering the region within the UK. The contracts were signed on 17th September 2024 with multiple suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion and ambulance manufacture, particularly those capable of working within established framework agreements. Companies like BLUE LIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST VEHICLES LIMITED, James Alpe Limited, Wilker U.K. Limited, Wietmarscher Ambulanz und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH, and Venari OandH Limited have been awarded contracts, indicating that both domestic and international businesses can compete successfully. The total contract value of £112,500,000 suggests a lucrative business growth potential for large-scale manufacturers and specialised SMEs in the ambulance sector.

## Notice

To convert base vehicles into Double Crewed Ambulances (DCA) which meet the
NHS DCA National specification.

### Procurement Information

CCS framework RM6244 was used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033898-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,500,000 |

## 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 | FULBOURN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 5XA |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | BLUE LIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST VEHICLES; JAMES ALPE; VENARI OANDH; WIETMARSCHER AMBULANZ UN SONDERFAHRZEUG; WILKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117200 - Ambulance conversion services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033898-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eoecph.nhs.uk
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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