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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

17/09/2024

End date

16/09/2026

Extensions

Lots 1 and 2 - 1 x 12 months

Contract type

Mini framework

Framework owner

East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub

ABI

0.25%

Award type

Direct award

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)

Contact name

Raj Dosanjh

Contact email

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