Supply and/or Fit of Replacement Fiat Ducato Engines for DCAs

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage with suppliers who can provide replacement engines for Fiat Ducato-based Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs). This early market engagement aims to assess supplier capabilities and inform potential procurement options. Scope of Interest: We are interested in suppliers who can offer either:

• Fully dressed replacement engines (new or reconditioned), or
• Supply and fit services, including vehicle collection and redelivery. Key Information for Respondents: Vehicle registration numbers will be provided to enable accurate engine identification via standard motor factor systems. We are seeking information on the following: 1. Engine Type:
• Are the engines new or reconditioned?
• Please note: reconditioned engines must meet high reliability standards due to known rebuild challenges. 2. Warranty Terms:
• Minimum expectations: 50,000 miles and 1–2 years.
• Please specify any servicing requirements to maintain warranty (e.g. oil and filter changes at 1,500, 5,000, and every 10,000 miles thereafter). 3. Service Offering:
• Do you offer a fitting service?
• If so, does it include collection and redelivery of the DCA? 4. Turnaround Time and Capacity:
• Typical lead time for engine replacement.
• Capacity to handle multiple vehicles simultaneously. 5. Aftersales Support:
• Contact points for technical queries or warranty issues. 6. Engine Specification (if supply only):
• Is the engine fully dressed (including injectors, clutch, flywheel, etc.)?
• Or is it a bare block requiring transfer of ancillaries from the original engine?
• Please highlight any additional parts typically required and potential cost implications. Next Steps: Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest and provide responses to the above points. This is not a call for competition but a request for information to support future procurement planning.