Preliminary Market Engagement Notice – Isles of Scilly Ambulance Boat Replacement
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustEstimated Value
Up to £1
Deadline
Not specified
Published
22 September 2025
Type
Not specified
Full Description
Early Market Engagement
Meet the Buyer Event: Monday, 3rd November 2025
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking early engagement with the market regarding the future provision of the ambulance boat service for the Isles of Scilly.
The current vessel, which has served the islands for over 25 years, is approaching the end of its operational life. Maintenance costs are rising, and sourcing replacement parts is increasingly difficult. To ensure the continuity of a safe, reliable, and sustainable ambulance service for the Isles of Scilly, SWASFT is exploring options for either:
The procurement of a new replacement vessel, or
The engagement of a service provider to deliver an alternative solution that meets the operational and clinical needs of the community.
We are open to innovative proposals and welcome input from suppliers with relevant expertise in marine transport, emergency services, and remote healthcare logistics.
Meet the Buyer Event Details
Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025
Format: Virtual and/or in-person (details to be confirmed)
Purpose: To engage with potential suppliers, share background information, and gather market insight ahead of formal procurement.
How to Register Interest
Suppliers interested in attending the Meet the Buyer event or contributing to the market engagement process should contact:
Lewis Wells
Senior Procurement Contract Manager
Email: lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk
Please register your interest by Friday, 25th October 2025.
Contact Information
Suppliers interested in attending the Meet the Buyer event or contributing to the market engagement process should contact:
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Phoenix Software Limited
£128,228
total awarded
- 2
SOFTCAT PLC
£59,608
total awarded
- 3
I.J. CANNINGS & SON LIMITED
£427,102
total awarded
- 4
CENTRAL ROOFING AND BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
£592,298
total awarded
- 5
TAKE ME GROUP LTD.
£306,667
total awarded
Phoenix Software Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
22 September 2025
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
planning
Source
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