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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 077014/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Public works contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK4: Tender Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
National registration number: RYF

Postal address: Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Town: Exeter
Region: Devon CC
Postal code: EX2 7HY
Country: United Kingdom

Email: procurement@swast.nhs.uk

I.3) Communication
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
SWAST-5129-E Fuel Storage Infrastructure Replacement and Associated Services Framework
Reference number: ocds-h6vhtk-06e324

II.1.3) Type of contract
Works

II.1.4) Short description
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier closed Framework Agreement for the provision of fuel storage infrastructure replacement and associated services across the Trust estate. Up to four (4) suppliers will be appointed to the Framework for a period of four (4) years.
The scope of the Framework includes, but is not limited to, the design, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, removal and disposal of fuel storage infrastructure, associated civil engineering works, fuel management system integration, environmental protection measures and all ancillary works necessary to deliver compliant fuel storage installations.
As part of this procurement, SWAST intends to award an initial call-off contract for the replacement of the existing fuel storage installation at Swindon Ambulance Station. Future requirements may be awarded through either direct award or further competition between appointed Framework Suppliers. No guarantee is given regarding the number, frequency or value of future call-off contracts awarded under the Framework.
The estimated total value of the Framework over its four-year term is £1,120,000 including VAT. This value is provided as an estimate only and does not constitute a guarantee of future expenditure.
This procurement is being conducted as an Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The anticipated contract commencement date is 1 October 2026. Interested suppliers should review the procurement documentation available via the Trust’s e-tendering portal and submit their tender response in accordance with the published procurement timetable.

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (including VAT)
1,200,000
Value (excluding VAT)
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
45350000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Contracts will be awarded to the suppliers submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) based on a combination of quality, social value and price.
Tender responses will be evaluated using the following weightings:
Price: 60%
Quality: 30%
Social Value: 10%
The quality assessment will consider the supplier’s proposed approach to delivering the Framework and the initial call-off contract, including:
Delivery methodology and project approach
Implementation and mobilisation arrangements
Technical capability, experience and resources
Quality assurance and compliance processes
Environmental protection measures
Health and safety management
Ability to meet the requirements of the specification
The social value assessment will consider the supplier’s proposals relating to:
Workforce development and upskilling
Carbon reduction and environmental sustainability
Up to four (4) suppliers will be appointed to the Framework. Future call-off contracts may be awarded through either direct award or further competition in accordance with the Framework Agreement.

II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-10-01 00:00
End
2030-09-30 23:59
Duration
4 years

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Below threshold – open competition

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement
4

IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Tender period dates
Enquiry deadline
2026-08-26 12:00

IV.2.2) Tender submission deadline
2026-09-08 12:00

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-08-13 08:37