Planning

Provision of Roadside Recovery and Repair Services for Ambulance Fleet Vehicles

  • South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-037276

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051cb6 (view related notices)

Published 4 July 2025, 8:38am



Scope

Reference

SWAST-3142-F

Description

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is conducting a preliminary market engagement exercise to identify suppliers interested in providing roadside recovery and repair services for its fleet of vehicles across the Trust. Following the completion of the open procedure competitive tender the appointed provider will be expected to deliver timely and effective roadside assistance, including both recovery and repair services, for a range of vehicles including passenger cars, ambulances, and commercial units. The service must ensure rapid response to incidents and uphold high standards of service delivery to support the operational readiness and reliability of the Trust's fleet. This service is critical to maintaining uninterrupted, high-quality care for the communities served by SWASFT. If you are interested in learning more about this upcoming tender opportunity, please contact: lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk

Total value (estimated)

  • £5,833,333.33 excluding VAT
  • £7,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030
  • Possible extension to 30 September 2032
  • 7 years

Main procurement category

Services

Additional procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
  • 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Engagement

Engagement deadline

9 July 2025

Engagement process description

Please contact lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk to confirm interest in participation.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

9 July 2025


Contracting authority

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXD-1311-BRXL

Westcountry House, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY

United Kingdom

Contact name: Lewis Wells

Email: lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk

Website: https://www.swast.nhs.uk

Region: UKK43 - Devon CC

Organisation type: Public authority - central government