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Published 18 Aug 2026, 16:07 BST

Official UK procurement notice

SWAST-5130-FM Open Framework Station Refurbishments

Official notice

Authority: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)

Open framework scheme7 lotsWorksOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£5,833,333total for 7 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 17 Sept 2026
Lots 7see the lot list below
Framework period 8 yrsends 30 Sept 2034 · starts 10 Oct 2026

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Refurbishment works as required to Ambulance stations and other buildings in the SWAST portfolio

CPV: Construction work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Framework period
8 yrs from 10 Oct 2026
Scheme runs until
30 Sept 2034
Published description of the framework

All contract will be awarded by mini competition based solely on price.

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 7 lots carries the same published figure, £833,333: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Cornwall 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Works which fall within the Cornwall area.

Contract period: 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2034 (8 yrs)
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #2Devon 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Works which fall within the Devon area.

Contract period: 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2034 (8 yrs)
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #3Somerset 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Works which fall within the Somerset area.

Contract period: 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2034 (8 yrs)
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #4Dorset 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Works which fall within the Dorset area.

Contract period: 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2034 (8 yrs)
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #5Wiltshire 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Works which fall within the Wiltshire area.

Contract period: 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2034 (8 yrs)
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #6Gloucestershire 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Works which fall within the Gloucestershire area.

Contract period: 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2034 (8 yrs)
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #7Bristol 8 yrsSMEceiling above

Works which fall within the Bristol area.

Contract period: 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2034 (8 yrs)
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 7 lots
Quality: 90%Social value: 10%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: Quality and Technical questions
  • Social Value: Social Value questions
Lot distribution rule: Each Lot will be awarded to the 5 top scoring suppliers for the Lot.
What this means for your bid
  • “SWAST-5130-FM Open Framework Station Refurbishments” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
18 Aug 2026, 16:07 BST
Last source update
18 Aug 2026, 16:07 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 30 Sept 2026
Authority reference
SWAST-5130-FM
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-078672
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work
Delivery area
South West (UKK11)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e6d7 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis Health Family Portal · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Appointment period ends
17 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
10 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

18 Aug 2026 → 10 Oct 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published69 days ago
    18 Aug 2026, 16:07 BST
  2. Clarification questions by47 days ago
    10 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends40 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    17 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by26 days ago
    30 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Contract starts17 days ago
    10 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    18 Aug 2026, 16:07 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-NHS: RYF · GB-PPON: PQXD-1311-BRXL Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, South West, EX2 7HYContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specifications1. Log in to the supplier portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity SWAST-5130-FM Open Framework Station Refurbishments (C465224) using 'My Proposals and Quotes' or in 'Find Opportunities' 3. Click Register Interest

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender