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title: "Supply of Traffic Film Remover & Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0565ff"
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buyer: "EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# Supply of Traffic Film Remover & Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Consumables

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0565ff

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## Summary

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, located in Nottingham, has initiated a procurement process for the supply of Traffic Film Remover and Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Consumables. This open procedure involves two active lots and is valued at £600,000 GBP in total. The procurement falls under the industry category of cleaning products and targets the UKF region. Interested parties must note the key dates, such as the tender period ending on 16th October 2025 and the contract award announcement expected by 28th November 2025. The initial contract period is set for three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years subject to the Trust's discretion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning and chemical supply industry, particularly those capable of providing non-caustic and non-corrosive cleaning solutions. SMEs that can supply in bulk or offer ancillary items such as syphons, pumps, and adaptors will find this procurement particularly suitable. Companies skilled in maintaining compliance with evolving NHS Cleaning Standards and Health and Safety policies could gain a strategic advantage, as there may be options to amend product ranges during the contract period. The procurement method is transparent and competitive, offering growth opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector supply chains.

## Notice

This is a Tender Notice for the Provision of Traffic Film Remover and Exterior Vehicle Cleaning Consumables. Although UK3 has been published, this included provision of pressure washers. This is no longer in scope and has been removed from the tender going forward. This tender is being done under 2 lots: 1) Traffic Film Remover - non caustic, ideally non-corrosive in various unit of measures packs. This is applied and used through a Trust own pressure washer for the external cleaning of ambulances. 2) Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Consumables. This lot includes screen wash/de-icer, degreasers and other cleaning products, including various consumable items including such as syphons, pumps and adaptors. The anticipated contract period will be based on an initial 3 year contract with an option to extend for further 2 x 12 month periods. This will be undertaken under the Procurement Act 2023 regulations - Open Procedure.

### Lot Information

Pressure Washers

Pressure washer replacements which are used to clean down ambulances and will use Traffic Film Remover (TFR) through the system. Whilst the Trust will continuing using the existing pressure washers, these are approaching end of life and the intention is to replace with a pressure washer from this lot. Options will include both purchase price and leasing costs. Potential suppliers should also provide pricing and details of their maintenance and servicing packages.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

Provision of Traffic Film Remover

Traffic Film Remover - non caustic, ideally non-corrosive in various unit of measures packs. This is applied and used through a Trust own pressure washer for the external cleaning of ambulances.

Options: Option to add, amend or delete products during the life of the contract in accordance with NHS Cleaning Standard revisions or changes to Health and Safety policy which may affect products over the longer term.

Renewal: Extension of 2 x 12 month extension periods.

Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Products

This lot is for consumables of cleaning products used for external ambulance cleaning. Examples of products in this lot include - Screenwash, degreasers, blue window clean and ancillary items such as syphons, pumps and adaptors.

Options: Option to add, amend or delete products during the life of the contract in accordance with NHS Cleaning Standard revisions or changes to Health and Safety policy which may affect products over the longer term.

Renewal: Extension of 2 x 12 month extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056664-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG8 6PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Bilborough |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 39830000 - Cleaning products
- 42924740 - High-pressure cleaning apparatus

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 14:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056664-2025
- 25 Jul 2025 at 08:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043005-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056664-2025
  15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043005-2025
  25th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.emas.nhs.uk
- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
- https://www.emas.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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