Scope
Reference
C375434
Description
This is a Tender Notice for the Provision of Traffic Film Remover and Exterior Vehicle Cleaning Consumables.
Although UK3 has been published, this included provision of pressure washers. This is no longer in scope and has been removed from the tender going forward.
This tender is being done under 2 lots:
1) Traffic Film Remover - non caustic, ideally non-corrosive in various unit of measures packs. This is applied and used through a Trust own pressure washer for the external cleaning of ambulances.
2) Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Consumables. This lot includes screen wash/de-icer, degreasers and other cleaning products, including various consumable items including such as syphons, pumps and adaptors.
The anticipated contract period will be based on an initial 3 year contract with an option to extend for further 2 x 12 month periods.
This will be undertaken under the Procurement Act 2023 regulations - Open Procedure.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to add, amend or delete products during the life of the contract in accordance with NHS Cleaning Standard revisions or changes to Health and Safety policy which may affect products over the longer term.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39830000 - Cleaning products
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Lot 1. Pressure Washers
Cancelled - no contracts will be awarded related to this lot
Lot 2. Provision of Traffic Film Remover
Description
Traffic Film Remover - non caustic, ideally non-corrosive in various unit of measures packs. This is applied and used through a Trust own pressure washer for the external cleaning of ambulances.
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Products
Description
This lot is for consumables of cleaning products used for external ambulance cleaning.
Examples of products in this lot include
- Screenwash, degreasers, blue window clean and ancillary items such as syphons, pumps and adaptors.
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 2. Provision of Traffic Film Remover
Lot 3. Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Products
As per the tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 2. Provision of Traffic Film Remover
Lot 3. Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Products
As per the tender documentation
Particular suitability
Lot 2. Provision of Traffic Film Remover
Lot 3. Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Products
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
As per Atamis Tender Portal https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
Lot 2. Provision of Traffic Film Remover
Lot 3. Exterior Ambulance Cleaning Products
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercials | Cost | 75% |
| Technical and Quality | Quality | 13% |
| Social Value | Quality | 12% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RX9
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQW-9421-PXDP
Trust Headquarters, 1 Horizon Place, Mellors Way, Nottingham Business Park
Nottingham
NG8 6PY
United Kingdom
Email: chris.johnson15@nhs.net
Website: http://www.emas.nhs.uk
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government