Double Crewed Ambulance Conversions mini framework (Ref: 2024/S 000-033898)
Background
The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub are utilising the Crown Commercial Service framework agreement for Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles (RM6244) for conversion of base vehicles to double crewed ambulances (DCAs). The mini framework appoints suppliers that trusts can order conversions under Lot 10.
Please note that Lots 1 and 2 have an initial term of 3 years with an extension of 1 x 12 months. Lot 3 has a period of 2 years, with no option to extend, so will end on the 16th September 2026.
Benefits
- allows for standardisation of ambulance fleet
- facilitates the national clinical interoperability, for example for mutual aid of both the fleet and the workforce
- allows for greater convergence in the product purchased subject to innovation and market conditions
- provides financial efficiency
- improves the patient experience
Start date
End date
Extensions
Contract type
Mini framework
Framework owner
ABI
Award type
Lots
Lot 1 Van conversion
Lot 2 Light weight box conversion
Lot 3 EV light weight conversion
List of suppliers and awarded lots
- BLS (Lot 1 and 2)
- James Alpe (Lot 1 and 2)
- O&H (Lot 1 and 2)
- WAS (all Lots)
- Wilker (all Lots)
Access the framework documents
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