Tenders/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)

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Published: Jun 18, 2026

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.2 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 22, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the transport and logistics sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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. Services provided in this geographic region of East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Services provided in this geographic region for London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Services provided in this geographic region for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Services provided in this geographic region for South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Services provided in this geographic region for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 057397-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has issued 29 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Health & Medical, and Industry & Manufacturing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,200,000 - £1,200,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057397-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 22, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.