--- title: "Provision of Roadside Recovery and Repair Services for Ambulance Fleet Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051cb6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051cb6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cb6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cb6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-07-04" --- # Provision of Roadside Recovery and Repair Services for Ambulance Fleet Vehicles Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051cb6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051cb6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051cb6.json) ## Summary The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Roadside Recovery and Repair Services for Ambulance Fleet Vehicles." This procurement falls under the services category and targets the delivery of vehicle towing-away and breakdown recovery services across Exeter, United Kingdom, with key due dates including a scheduled engagement by 9th July 2025. Interested parties can express their interest by contacting Lewis Wells at lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2030, subject to possible renewal until 2032. This procurement is conducted under the competitive open procedure, following UK legal standards, and has an estimated budget of £5,833,333.33 for the service provision. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle recovery and repair services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract aligns with their capabilities to provide high-standard, rapid-response services. The successful provider will be pivotal in ensuring the operational readiness of the Trust's diverse fleet, including ambulances and commercial vehicles, thus contributing to uninterrupted healthcare delivery. Companies with a robust service infrastructure and experience in emergency vehicle support will be well-positioned to compete for this business growth opportunity. ## Notice The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to identify suppliers interested in providing roadside recovery and repair services for its fleet of vehicles across the Trust. Following the completion of the open procedure competitive tender the appointed provider will be expected to deliver timely and effective roadside assistance, including both recovery and repair services, for a range of vehicles including passenger cars, ambulances, and commercial units. The service must ensure rapid response to incidents and uphold high standards of service delivery to support the operational readiness and reliability of the Trust's fleet. This service is critical to maintaining uninterrupted, high-quality care for the communities served by SWASFT. If you are interested in learning more about this upcoming tender opportunity, please contact: lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk ### Planning Information Please contact lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk to confirm interest in participation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037276-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,833,333 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services - 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles ## Release History - 4 Jul 2025 at 07:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037276-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 09:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024506-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037276-2025 4th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024506-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.swast.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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