---
title: "South East Coast Ambulance Trust - Defibrillators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d14"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# South East Coast Ambulance Trust - Defibrillators

Buyer: SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d14

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## Summary

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the acquisition of defibrillators and associated equipment, with the contract valued at £18,000,000. This procurement is part of the NHS Supply Chain Framework for External Defibrillation Devices and Related Services. It is classified under the goods category for the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on defibrillators. Located in the United Kingdom, the organisation aims to finalise the tender opportunity by the start date of the contract on 30 October 2025, with a planned end date set for 29 October 2028, and a potential extension to 2030. The procurement process is open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, with a future notice scheduled for 30 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that produce or distribute defibrillators. Businesses with experience in providing goods under central government frameworks or to healthcare organisations will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The involvement of multiple ambulance services suggests a potential for ongoing contracts, widening the business growth potential for suppliers who can meet the stringent requirements. Companies aiming to expand their footprint in the UK healthcare sector should consider participating in this opportunity, which welcomes diverse business types, including SMEs and social enterprises.

## Notice

South Coast Ambulance Service will be leading on this opportunity, Please note that some other ambulance trusts have expressed a desire to be party to this tender opportunity for the purchase of Defibrillators and Associated Equipment. The other ambulance trusts will be confirmed within the tender opportunity. It is the intention to purchase Defibrillators and Associated Equipment under the NHS Supply Chain Framework External Defibrillation Devices and Related Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024624-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH10 9BG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33182100 - Defibrillator

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 10:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024624-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024624-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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