Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Westcountry House, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Contact
Lewis Wells
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK4 - Devon
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Roadside Recovery and Repair Services (South West England)
Reference number
SWAST-3142-F
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver comprehensive roadside recovery and repair services for its operational vehicle fleet.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,833,333
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
South West England, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, and Dorset.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver comprehensive roadside recovery and repair services for its operational vehicle fleet. The appointed supplier will be responsible for ensuring timely and effective roadside assistance, including diagnostics, repairs, and recovery, for a range of vehicles including ambulances, passenger cars, and commercial units. This service is critical to maintaining the Trust’s emergency response capability and ensuring continuity of care across the South West region. The contract will be awarded following an open procedure and is expected to commence on 1 October 2025 for an initial term of five years, with the option to extend by up to two additional years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £5,833,333
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 October 2025
End date
30 September 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The option to extend by up to a further two years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 August 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 August 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Country
United Kingdom