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title: "SWAST-5051-F Ambulance Tail Lift Maintenance and Associated Services Framework (Southern Ambulance Service Collaboration)"
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# SWAST-5051-F Ambulance Tail Lift Maintenance and Associated Services Framework (Southern Ambulance Service Collaboration)

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b7a8

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with several Southern Ambulance Services, has issued a tender for the maintenance and associated services of ambulance tail lifts. This process is a part of establishing a Closed Framework Agreement, which aims to ensure the operational safety and compliance of tail lift equipment. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for tender submissions set for 22nd July 2026. The contract, divided into regional Lots, covers various regions including the East of England, London, South Central, and South East Coast, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, involving services and goods categories.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle-fleet-support services, particularly those that can offer quality, social value, and competitive commercial terms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate as there is suitability for these entities. With a total framework value of £1,200,000, distributed across the different regional lots, successful bidders will have the chance to secure long-term engagement through call-off contracts, providing a steady revenue stream over the four-year framework period.

## Notice

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, acting on behalf of the Southern Ambulance Services Collaborative, is issuing this Invitation to Tender under the Procurement Act 2023 to establish a Closed Framework Agreement for the provision of Tail Lift Maintenance and Associated Services. The Framework will support Participating Authorities with the inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and associated compliance services for ambulance tail lift equipment, ensuring operational safety, reliability, and statutory compliance across fleet assets. The Framework will be structured into regional Lots, aligned to the geographical requirements of Participating Authorities. Bidders may submit tenders for one or more Lots, and multiple suppliers may be appointed to each Lot. Only suppliers successfully appointed to the Framework will be eligible to receive and deliver call-off contracts during the Framework term. Full details of the procurement, including the specification, conditions of participation, award criteria, and instructions for tender submission, are provided within the ITT documentation available via the Authority's e-tendering portal.

### Lot Information

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Services provided in this geographic region of East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Services provided in this geographic region for London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Services provided in this geographic region for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Services provided in this geographic region for South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Services provided in this geographic region for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057397-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2030-06-18 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 08:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057397-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057397-2026
  18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk

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