Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Ambulance Service
National Headquarters, Gyle Square, South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
Contact person: Alex Little
Telephone: +44 07747768959
E-mail: alex.little1@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scottishambulance.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00393
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Vehicle Conversions
Reference number: SAS/2026/1055
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50117100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Ambulance Service is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of a potential future procurement requirement for the conversion, modification and fit-out of specialist operational vehicles.
The purpose of this PIN is to:
- Notify the market of a potential future procurement opportunity.
- Seek market intelligence and supplier feedback.
- Understand current vehicle conversion capabilities, capacity and innovation within the sector.
- Identify suppliers capable of supporting medium to high-volume fleet replacement programmes.
- Invite expressions of interest for participation in a supplier engagement event.
This PIN is not a call for competition, does not constitute a contract notice or invitation to tender, and does not commit the Scottish Ambulance Service to commence any procurement process, award any contract or reimburse any costs incurred by suppliers in responding to this notice or participating in market engagement.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Box Body: Accident & Emergency Ambulance conversion mounted on a 4x2 and or 4x4 chassis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Across Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1
Box Body Accident & Emergency Ambulance conversion mounted on a 4x2 and or 4x4 chassis
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Van body: Accident & Emergency Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Across Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2
Van body Accident & Emergency Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Van body: Accident & Emergency Island/Rural Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van conversion
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Across Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Van body: Accident & Emergency Island/Rural Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van conversion
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Van body: Patient Conveying Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50117100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Across Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Van body: Patient Conveying Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/12/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please review the attached documentation for further information on this Prior Information Notice and the proposed Services Supplier Engagement event on the 27th & 28th October 2026.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=841106.
(SC Ref:841106)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/08/2026