Scope
Reference
C368925
Description
The Contracting Authority wishes to select and appoint suitable providers onto a framework to supply Vehicle Body Work Repair Services and Associated Ancillary Services.
The scope of the procurement comprises the provision of vehicle body repair for all of its operational vehicles leased or owned by the Contracting Authority in the current and future fleet. The services shall include ambulance vehicle bodywork repairs due to road traffic collisions and vehicle refurbishment work, transportation of vehicles to and from the Authorities premises and ancillary services.
The framework will be split into two lots:
Lot 1: Double Crewed Ambulance Bodywork
Lot 2: All Other Vehicles Bodywork
The Contracting Authority shall create a Framework Agreement for a period of four years, with a maximum of eight suppliers on each lot who meet the minimum quality score.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £7,900,000 excluding VAT
- £9,480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Lot 1. Double Crewed Ambulance Bodywork
Description
Vehicle body repair for operational vehicles (double crewed ambulances) leased or owned by the Authority in the current and future fleet.
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,530,000 excluding VAT
- £6,636,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. All Other Vehicles Bodywork
Description
Vehicle body repair for all other operational vehicles leased or owned by the Authority in the current and future fleet.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,370,000 excluding VAT
- £2,844,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 December 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
8
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Contracting Authority will split work between all Providers on the specific lot on the Framework with minimum Vehicle Off Road time being of the utmost importance to the Contracting Authority.
The Contracting Authority will award each job based on;
The Providers current Contracting Authority work in progress
Proximity of vehicle location to Provider premises
Capacity of Provider to complete works and lead times.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Double Crewed Ambulance Bodywork
Lot 2. All Other Vehicles Bodywork
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 18 June 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RRU
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGJC-9175-DMRR
220 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8SD
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government