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Prior Information Notice

EEAST - Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair (24-T04)

  • First published: 04 July 2024
  • Last modified: 04 July 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-047a30
Published by:
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Authority ID:
AA79000
Publication date:
04 July 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Whiting Way

Melbourn

SG8 6EN

UK

Contact person: Samantha King

E-mail: tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk

NUTS: UKH12

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome


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

EEAST - Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair (24-T04)

Reference number: C292209

II.1.2) Main CPV code

50100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 15 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Bedford Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Bedford

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Peterborough Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Peterborough

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Stevenage Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Stevenage

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Southend Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Southend

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Chelmsford Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Chelmsford

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Waveney Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Waveney

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Kings Lynn Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Kings Lynn

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Hellesdon Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Hellesdon

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Barton Mills Workshop

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Barton Mills

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Bury St Edmunds

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Bury St Edmunds

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Bedford Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Bedford

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Peterborough Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Peterborough

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Stevenage Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Stevenage

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Chelmsford Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Chelmsford

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Hellesdon Workshop - HGV, Resilience and HART

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

50100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Hellesdon

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for suppliers to support its existing fleet workshops in maintaining vehicles so that they are available for use by clinical staff and to minimise instances of vehicle downtime.<br/>The Authority has a major issue with Vehicles Off Road, with approximately 30% of our fleet unavailable due to mechanical or repair related problems. The initial aim is to reduce this position to no more than 10% in Year 1 with the longer-term plan to reduce to 5%.<br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>It is the Authority’s desire to move as much Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair work to its internal workshops, however the Authority recognises the need to have contracted parties to provide a maintenance, service, and repair solution, which includes roadside assistance where there is no current internal capacity. <br/>There is also a need to provide further support options in the event of lack of internal capacity or to support in times of high demand or absence within its own workforce given the national lack of qualified vehicle technicians. <br/>The Authority currently has 10 (ten) workshops across EEAST although there is a plan to increase workshops as new Ambulance hubs are built.<br/>Any framework agreement awarded as a result of this tender process shall be for a period of four years. It is anticipated that the contracts will start in September 2024. <br/>The framework agreements will be non-exclusive, and the Authority cannot give any commitment to volume of vehicle servicing or maintenance repair or guarantee of spend during the contract period. Prices to remain fixed for the duration of the contract.<br/>The specification covers all vehicles presented by the Authority, all associated agencies, and all Third-Party vehicles that the Authority may wish to send to the Supplier.<br/>Vehicles covered under the arrangement will be of varying designation, can be marked and unmarked. <br/>The requirement is to provide a Framework Agreement with up to a maximum of three (3) suppliers per Lot. <br/>The highest scoring provider will be allocated the work in the first instance. If they are unable to complete the work in the required timescale the work will be offered to the second ranked supplier and so on.<br/>The Vehicle Service and Maintenance Repair Lots 1 to 10 will include (DSA) Double Crewed Ambulances, (PTS) Patient Transport Vehicles, Large Vans, (RRV) Rapid Response Vehicles and Cars. See 1.4.14 (Table A below). Lots 11 to 15 will include HGV and Specialised vehicles as per Workshop locations as per 1.4.14 (Table B below). <br/>Suppliers can submit any number of bids but, bidders can be Awarded no more than 3 (three) lots within Lots 1-10 and no more than 3 (three) lots for HGVs and Specialised Vehicles (6 (six) Lots in total).

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

03/07/2024

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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

03/07/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
50100000 Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment Repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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