Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
25 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
Lot 1 Box Body Accident & Emergency Ambulance conversion mounted on a 4x2 and or 4x4 chassis Lot 2 Van body Accident & Emergency Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van
Van body: Accident & Emergency Island/Rural Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van conversion Van body: Patient Conveying Ambulance conversion based on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van
Key points
- Notify the market of a potential future procurement opportunity.
- Seek market intelligence and supplier feedback.
- Understand current vehicle conversion capabilities, capacity and innovation within the sector.
- Identify suppliers capable of supporting medium to high-volume fleet replacement programmes.
- Invite expressions of interest for participation in a supplier engagement event. This PIN is not a call for competition, does not constitute a contract notice or invitation to tender, and does not commit the Scottish Ambulance Service to commence any procurement process, award any contract or reimburse any costs incurred by suppliers in responding to this notice or participating in market engagement.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service is warning suppliers about a future project to convert and fit‑out specialist ambulance vehicles, and is gathering market intelligence on firms that can handle medium‑ to high‑volume conversions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated capability to convert box‑body ambulances on 4x2 or 4x4 chassis
- Demonstrated capability to convert van‑body ambulances on 4x2 or 4x4 panel vans
- Capacity to support medium to high‑volume fleet replacement programmes
- Ability to innovate or propose improvements to vehicle conversion processes
- Willingness to attend a supplier engagement event and submit an expression of interest
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Convert a box‑body vehicle into an Accident & Emergency (A&E) ambulance on a 4x2 or 4x4 chassis (Lot 1)
- Convert a van‑body vehicle into an A&E ambulance on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van (Lot 2)
- Convert a van‑body vehicle into an A&E Island/Rural ambulance on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van
- Convert a van‑body vehicle into a Patient Conveying ambulance on a 4x2 or 4x4 panel van
How to Read This Tender
- 1A Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not a formal tender – it’s a market‑sounding exercise, so you won’t be asked to submit a full price proposal yet.
- 2Focus on the ‘Lot’ descriptions; each lot defines a distinct vehicle type and chassis requirement, which will guide the technical details you need to provide in any later bid.
- 3Look for sections on ‘capacity’ and ‘innovation’ – the buyer wants suppliers who can handle large volumes and bring new ideas, so be ready to evidence both.
- 4Note the invitation to an engagement event; attending can give you insight into the exact specifications and evaluation criteria before a formal tender is issued.
- 5Because the PIN states no costs will be reimbursed, treat any preparation (e.g., prototype designs) as an investment in market intelligence.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a larger vehicle‑builder or chassis supplier to prove you can meet medium‑ to high‑volume demands while keeping your own overhead low.
- Highlight any social value contributions (e.g., local job creation, training apprentices) – the Scottish Ambulance Service often scores SMEs on community impact.
- If you cannot cover all lots, consider bidding on a single lot where you have the strongest expertise and propose subcontracting for the others.
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Scottish Ambulance ServiceKey Dates
Published
25 August 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
planning
Source
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