Scope
Reference
WAS-OJEU-57361
Description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services on behalf of The Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust is seeking a provider of Vehicle Tail Lift Services to perform statutory thorough examinations, routine service work and effective repairs as required.
Due to the large geography of the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust's area of operation the Service is being tendered in four (4) geographical lots:
• Lot 1 - North Wales
• Lot 2 - Central Wales
• Lot 3 - South Central Wales
• Lot 4 - South East Wales
The work within the scope of this procurement is a regulatory requirement, under Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
This is a specialised service and can only be provided by organisations certified to perform this service. The company must ensure that the person carrying out the thorough examination has such appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of the lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined as will enable them to detect defects or weaknesses and to assess their importance in relation to the safety and continued use of the lifting equipment.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 May 2025
Engagement process description
This notice is being issued to inform the market of an upcoming tender opportunity and to invite initial expressions of interest and
feedback. The market engagement phase will run from 9th May 2025 - 19th May 2025, during which time interested suppliers are
encouraged to register their interest and submit any preliminary questions or suggestions.
All formal procurement activities will be conducted through the eTender Wales portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
The Invitation to Tender (ITT), including full specification and evaluation criteria, will be published in due course.
How to Engage
Suppliers are encouraged to respond to this engagement notice to help shape the final tender and ensure that the Trust is aligned
with market capabilities and innovations. Participation at this stage is voluntary and will not affect eligibility to bid on the future tender.
WAST looks forward to engaging with experienced and capable providers who are interested in supporting the essential Tail Lift Service & Maintenance.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 May 2025
Contracting authority
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RT4
Beacon House
Cwmbran
NP44 3AB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alexandra McHugh
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4 - 5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys