Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR

The public procurement process for the Specialised Critical Care Ambulance Transport - NECTAR project, managed by The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reached the tender update stage as of 22 April 2025. The procurement categorised under health services aims to appoint a provider to deliver and maintain an ambulance fleet and drivers to assist in a sustainable patient transport service across the North East and Cumbria. IAS Medical was awarded the contract with a projected start date on 1 July 2025, for a five-year term with options for two 12-month extensions.

60 excluding VAT, was conducted through an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those specialising in patient transportation. Companies with experience in ambulance services and logistical expertise would find this contract beneficial.

Collaborating with NECTAR, the selected provider will partake in a vital role within the region’s healthcare system, adapting to evolving service delivery demands. The open procurement method encourages competition and invites diverse companies, including SMEs, to present innovative solutions tailored to the healthcare transport landscape.