---
title: "SNBTS Fleet Modernisation & Replacement 2025-2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808028"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808028.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-08-22"
---

# SNBTS Fleet Modernisation & Replacement 2025-2026

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808028

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has concluded the procurement process titled "SNBTS Fleet Modernisation & Replacement 2025-2026." This procurement falls within the health industry category, focusing on goods, and pertains to the acquisition of vehicles for modernising and replacing the SNBTS Fleet. Utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6244, the procedure followed a limited procurement method, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. Situated primarily within Edinburgh, the procurement stage is complete, with contracts signed on 30th July 2025. The awards were divided into three lots concerning different vehicle categories including passenger cars, light and medium commercial vehicles, and buses and coaches. 

This procurement offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for larger organisations and SMEs in the automotive sector. With contracts secured by Volkswagen Group UK Limited, Arnold Clark Stirling Mazda / MG, and Ford Motor Company Ltd, companies dealing in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, or specialised buses and coaches may find similar tenders beneficial for establishing governmental partnerships. Such procurement processes demonstrate the value of framework agreements as pathways to consistent business operations with public sector entities. Businesses with the capacity to offer diverse vehicle types, including fuel-efficient options and specialised transport solutions, are well-positioned to compete in these tenders.

## Notice

Purchase of vehicles to allow SNBTS Fleet to be modernised and replaced due to age, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6244.

### Lot Information

Purchase of Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5T

Buy light and medium commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Provides a range of commercial vehicle types including: vans chassis cab combi crew panel tippers dropside fridge vans fridge box platform cab luton car derived vans and pickups

Purchase of Passenger Cars (including 4x4 variants)

Vehicles available under this agreement includes: 1. all fuel types including electric, hybrid and hydrogen 2. complete range of vehicle sizes and types including cars, vans and 4x4s 3. light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles including refuse collection and waste management 4. minibuses, buses and coaches 5. mobile trailers and mobile units for health and other sectors 6. blue light emergency vehicles of all types (such as operational cars, police carrier units, dog vans, command and control units and lightweight fire fighting vehicles)

Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats)

Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats)

### Procurement Information

Call off from Crown Commercial Services framework - RM6244

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537547 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £471,933 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ARNOLD CLARK STIRLING MAZDA / MG; FORD MOTOR; VOLKSWAGEN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537547

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537547
  SNBTS Fleet Modernisation & Replacement 2025-2026 - Purchase of vehicles to allow SNBTS Fleet to be modernised and replaced due to age, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6244.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808028

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