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Double Crewed Ambulance Conversions mini framework (Ref: 2024/S 000-033898)

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Start date: 17/09/2024End date: 16/09/2027

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Highlights

  • Terms and conditions that are relevant to conversion of ambulances. i.e. retention of title
  • Additional discount over CCS master framework
  • Conversion accreditation and assurances secured
  • Conversion suppliers meeting national specification
  • Stakeholder group across fleet, procurement and NHS England
  • Variation process to promote innovation
  • Audited suppliers
  • Convergence and removal of duplication at framework requirements
  • Partnership arrangement with CCS
  • Streamlined call-off process

The NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH) are utilising the Crown Commercial Service framework agreement for Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles (RM6244) for conversion of base vehicles to double crewed ambulances (DCAs). The mini framework appoints suppliers that trusts can order conversions under Lot 10.

Please note that Lots 1 and 2 have an initial term of 3 years with an extension of 1 x 12 months. Lot 3 has a period of 2 years, with no option to extend, so will end on the 16th September 2026.

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Start date

17/09/2024

End date

16/09/2027

Extensions

Lots 1 and 2 - 1 x 12 months

Contract type

Mini framework

Framework owner

East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub

ABI

0.25%

Award type

Direct award

Lots

Lot 1: Panel Van conversion - ends 16/09/2027;
Lot 2: Lightweight (Box Body) Conversion- ends 16/09/2027;
Lot 3: Battery Electric Conversion - ends 16/09/2026

List of suppliers and awarded lots

Blue Light Services Specialist Vehicles Limited – Lot 1, Lot 2;
James Alpe Limited – Lot 1, Lot 2;
O&H Vehicle Conversions Limited – (TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED)
Wietmarscher Ambulanz und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH  (WAS) – Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3;
Wilker UK Limited – Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3

Contact name

Raj Dosanjh

Contact email

[email protected]

Contact number

01223 616398, 07736 047695

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