SWAST-5129-E Fuel Storage Infrastructure Replacement and Associated Services Framework

This procurement will establish a multi-supplier closed Framework Agreement with up to four (4) suppliers for the provision of fuel storage infrastructure replacement and associated services across the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust estate. The Framework will operate for a period of four (4) years.

The initial call-off contract for fuel tank replacement works at Swindon Ambulance Station will be awarded as part of this procurement process.

Future call-off contracts may be awarded under the Framework by either direct award or further competition.

Direct awards may be made where the Trust considers the requirement to be sufficiently similar to the services and works evaluated as part of the Framework procurement. Where the highest-ranked supplier is unable or unwilling to undertake the requirement, lacks capacity, fails to respond within the required timescale, or presents a conflict of interest, the Trust may approach the next ranked supplier.

Further competitions may be undertaken where requirements are project-specific, require refreshed pricing, involve varying site conditions, or where the Trust considers that further competition will achieve best value. All appointed Framework Suppliers capable of delivering the requirement will be invited to participate.

Contracts awarded through further competition may be evaluated on criteria including price, programme and mobilisation, technical solution, quality and methodology, environmental considerations, social value and relevant experience.

Pricing for future call-off contracts will be determined either through the rates and pricing mechanisms established under the Framework or through supplier quotations submitted as part of a further competition