WAS-FTS-61026 VEHICLE TAIL LIFT SERVICE & REPAIRS

Procurement reference

WAS-FTS-61026

Procurement description

The aim of this tender is to establish a framework agreement for the provision of vehicle tail lift servicing and repairs across the Trust’s fleet. The framework will be awarded to a maximum of two suppliers per Lot, with contract values varying by Lot depending on fleet size and internal capacity.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL15 - Central Valleys
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

1800000 GBP to 1800000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 February 2026, 00:00AM to 31 January 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 January 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Closed

Maximum number of suppliers

8

Award method when using the framework

With reopening competition

Framework operation description

The Trust does not guarantee any minimum level of demand under this framework agreement. Any references to vehicle numbers, contract values, volumes of work or operational requirements are indicative only and provided for tendering purposes to assist suppliers with capacity planning. Demand may vary during the term, including as a result of changes to internal workshop capability, operational priorities or fleet composition. The Contractor shall have no claim for loss of profit, loss of opportunity or any other compensation arising from any variation, reduction or absence of call-outs, servicing activity or repair work.

Description

Lot for vehicle tail lift service and repairs in Central Wales

CPV classifications

• 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL15 - Central Valleys
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Lot value (estimated)

450000 GBP Excluding VAT

540000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

One optional twelve month extension

Participation

Award criteria

Description

Lot for vehicle tail lift service and repairs in South Central Wales

CPV classifications

• 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Delivery regions

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL14 - South West Wales

Lot value (estimated)

450000 GBP Excluding VAT

540000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

One optional twelve month extension

Award criteria

Description

Lot for vehicle tail lift service and repairs in North Wales

CPV classifications

• 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Delivery regions

• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey

Lot value (estimated)

450000 GBP Excluding VAT

539998 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

One optional twelve month extension

Award criteria

Description

Lot for vehicle tail lift service and repairs in South East Wales

CPV classifications

• 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Delivery regions

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL18 - Swansea
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
• UKL15 - Central Valleys
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL24 - Powys

Lot value (estimated)

450000 GBP Excluding VAT

540000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

One optional twelve month extension

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

01 December 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

27 November 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

15 January 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1718359354041.1882527-1

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

No

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

29 January 2030, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

• Welsh
• English