Ambulance Parts

What Ambulance Parts does

Ambulance Parts Ltd is a UK-based specialist supplier of ambulance parts, access equipment, and fleet maintenance services, founded in 2009 in Longridge, Preston, as a joint venture between NHS vehicle repair specialist THG North West Ltd and vehicle coachbuilder Van Bodies Lancs Ltd. The company holds NHS Approved Accident Repairer, NHS Approved Insurance Repairer, and ISO 9001 certifications, and supplies Front Line and Patient Transport Service (PTS) fleets operated by NHS trusts, private and charitable ambulance operators, and ambulance conversion specialists across the UK and Europe. Named customers include North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, St John Ambulance, Wilker Auto Conversions, and WAS Vehicles.

The company's core manufactured product is the AP Access Wedge-Shaped Ramp family (AP Access RD21 for Fiat/Stellantis variants and AP Access AP100 for Renault Master Mk2), which serves as a direct replacement for obsolete Lateral ramps with no floor pan alteration required. The ramps feature proprietary anti-trap motor shut-off, soft start deployment, a chainless drive system with an IP 67 100nm electric motor and IP 55 gearbox, and BS EN 1789 certification for medical transport vehicles. Complementing the ramp line is a 500+ SKU parts catalogue covering body panels (produced via CAD, CNC hydro and laser cutting), doors, lighting, seating, seat belts, wheelchair restraints, window blinds, and roof hatches across Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, Mercedes Sprinter, Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Relay, and older MacNeillie/UV Modular conversions. A Door-Assist System designed for extended H4 Ducato/Stellantis variants is also manufactured in-house.

Ambulance Parts generates revenue across four streams: hardware sales (parts, components, and AP Access ramp systems), professional services (mobile Fleet Care technicians providing UK-wide on-site repairs), accident repair services (panel repair, jig work, full repainting, and floor reconstruction as an NHS Approved Insurance Repairer), and bespoke manufacturing for obsolete or unique parts. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. Distribution combines direct account management with NHS trusts and conversion specialists, a 52+ page e-commerce shop with same/next day delivery from the Preston warehouse, and OEM/embedded supply to conversion specialists incorporating AP products into new ambulance builds. The company operates as a private limited company with four directors and no external institutional funding disclosed.

Name

Ambulance Parts

Legal name

Ambulance Parts Ltd

Website

https://ambulanceparts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ambulance Parts Ltd supplies ambulance parts, access equipment, repairs, and mobile fleet care services to NHS ambulance trusts, private operators, and conversion specialists across the UK and Europe. Its core proprietary product is the BS EN 1789-certified AP Access Wedge Ramp system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ambulance Parts and Repair Services

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Ambulance parts supply
• Ambulance vehicle repairs
• Wheelchair access ramps
• Mobile fleet servicing
• NHS vehicle maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Longridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parts and Components Sales: Sale of over 500 industry-standard ambulance parts including body panels, doors, ramps, lighting, seating, locks, hinges, and specialist components. Parts sold individually or as assemblies, with same day/next day delivery available. Revenue generated through one-time transactions with repeat purchase patterns from fleet operators.
2. Mobile Fleet Care Services: UK-wide mobile repair and servicing technicians providing on-site ambulance maintenance. Fully equipped service vehicles stock commonly used parts to minimise vehicle down-time. Service revenue from labour and any additional parts fitted during visits.
3. Accident Repair Services: Full accident repair services including jig facilities, panel repair/replacement, repainting/spraying, and complete floor reconstruction. NHS Approved Accident Repairer and Approved Insurance Repairer status enables direct billing with insurance companies.
4. Bespoke Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of obsolete or unique parts and components to order. One-off parts production for unusual problems or specific requirements. May require longer lead times but provides premium pricing opportunity.
5. AP Access Ramp Systems: Sale of complete AP Access Wedge Ramp systems and replacement spares including drive-gear units, floor pans, and conversion kits. Higher-value product lines for new build vehicles and fleet upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ambulance Parts Ltd supplies more than 500 ambulance parts and accessories, manufactures the AP Access Wedge-Shaped Ramp range for PTS and front-line ambulances, and operates a UK-wide mobile fleet care and accident repair service. The company fabricates bespoke parts using CAD/CNC and laser cutting, and delivers same/next-day dispatch from its Longridge warehouse.

Product overview

Ambulance Parts Ltd operates as an NHS Approved Accident Repair and Vehicle Construction Specialist offering a portfolio of products and services centred on ambulance parts, access equipment, and mobile repair. Its core manufactured products are the AP Access Wedge-Shaped Ramps (AP Access RD21 for Fiat/Stellantis and AP Access AP100 for Renault), which serve as direct replacements for older Lateral ramps and feature built-in anti-trap motor shut-off and soft-start technology. Complementing the ramp line are associated sub-products including ramp carcasses, complete drive-gear units, floor pans, and soft-start conversion kits. The company's parts department stocks over 500 components including body panels, doors, lighting, seating/seatbelts, wheelchair restraints, window blinds, waste bin flaps, defibrillator brackets, and roof hatches for Fiat Ducato/Stellantis, Renault Master, Mercedes, Peugeot, and other ambulance variants. A UK-wide mobile Fleet Care service provides on-site repairs and servicing backed by the Preston warehouse inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AP Access: AP Access Wedge-Shaped Ramps - self-designed and manufactured ambulance access ramps supplied to NHS Trusts and ambulance services. Includes AP Access RD21 Ramp and AP100 Ramp models.
• AP Parts
• AP Fleet Care

Products and services

• AP Access Wedge-Shaped Ramps Prop-stand-mounted wedge-shaped wheelchair access ramp system for PTS and front-line ambulances, supplied to NHS trusts, private ambulance operators, and conversion specialists. Offered in 450 kg load rating with anti-trap motor shut-off and soft-start features.
• AP Access RD21 Ambulance Ramp Carcass (No Drive-Gear) — Fiat/Stellantis Variants RD21 ramp carcass variant for Fiat/Stellantis base vehicles, sold without a drive-gear for installers fitting their own actuation.
• AP Access AP100 Ambulance Ramp with Active/Passive Drive-Gear — Fiat/Stellantis Variants Complete AP100 ramp system with active/passive drive-gear fitted, designed for Fiat/Stellantis variant ambulances.
• AP Access AP100 Ambulance Ramp with Active/Passive Drive-Gear — Renault MK2 Complete AP100 ramp system with active/passive drive-gear, specified for Renault MK2 base ambulances.
• AP Access Ramp Floor Pan — Fiat/Stellantis Variants Floor pan component for the AP Access ramp system, supplied for Fiat/Stellantis variant ambulances to support the ramp installation.
• Complete Drive-Gear Unit (Active Side, Gear Drive) — AP100 Ramp, Fiat/Stellantis Variants Standalone replacement drive-gear unit for the active side of an AP100 ramp system, suited to Fiat/Stellantis base vehicles.
• AP Soft Start Conversion Kit — Lateral to AP Ramp Retrofit kit enabling ambulance operators to upgrade existing lateral ramps to the AP Access ramp with soft-start control, without full vehicle replacement.
• AP New Build Soft Start Kit Soft-start kit specified for new-build ambulance installations to provide controlled ramp deployment from the outset.
• PTS Wheelchair Carry-Kit Wheelchair carry-kit for securing wheelchair occupants in patient transport service vehicles.
• Carry Chair/Wheelchair Bracket Stowage bracket for carry chairs and wheelchairs in ambulance interiors.
• Door-Assist System Door-assist system on the AP Access product line designed to prevent stress cracks in extended ambulance doors.
• Ambulance Parts Department (500+ Parts) Online parts catalogue stocking more than 500 ambulance parts across body panels, lighting and electrical, seating, belts, doors, and OEM components, available for same/next-day dispatch.
• Mobile Fleet Care (UK-wide) UK-wide mobile fleet care service carrying out on-site ambulance servicing, inspections, and minor repairs at customer depots to reduce vehicle downtime.
• Ambulance Accident Repair Services Accident repair service for ambulances including 24/7 callout, chaperone-led repair management, voucher hire vehicles, and hands-on oversight to minimise vehicle off-road time.
• Bespoke Parts Manufacturing Bespoke manufacturing service using CAD/CNC and laser cutting to produce obsolete parts, custom brackets, and engineered components for ambulance fleets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same day or next day delivery for most parts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• THG North West LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Joint project partner in founding Ambulance Parts Ltd in 2009. THG North West Ltd contributes NHS vehicle repair specialist expertise. Part of the combined 80 years industry experience.
• Van Bodies Lancs LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Joint project partner in founding Ambulance Parts Ltd in 2009. Van Bodies Lancs Ltd contributes vehicle coachbuilding specialist expertise. Part of the combined 80 years industry experience.
• StedallminorOthersListed as Trusted Service Agent partner for mobile fleet care operations.
• North West Ambulance Service NHS TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped AP Access Wedge Ramps in conjunction with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Long-standing customer relationship for parts supply and repairs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WAS Vehicles: UK-based ambulance vehicle conversion specialist. WAS Vehicles is both a customer of Ambulance Parts and a direct peer in the UK ambulance conversion and parts ecosystem, building and supporting emergency vehicles on similar base platforms.
• Wilker Group (Wilker Auto Conversions): UK ambulance conversion specialist operating in the same vehicle platform space as Ambulance Parts, with established NHS supply relationships. Wilker is both a customer and direct competitor in ambulance build and parts for Fiat/Peugeot/Peugeot platforms.
• Cartwright Conversions: Major UK commercial vehicle body converter producing ambulance, bus, and commercial vehicle bodies. Comparable to Ambulance Parts in ambulance body and panel manufacturing, with overlapping NHS and private fleet customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Venari Group: UK ambulance vehicle manufacturer (e.g., Venari Emergency Vehicles) producing full ambulance builds for UK NHS and private operators. Operates at a broader, vertically integrated level than Ambulance Parts, which supplies parts and components into similar ambulance build programmes.
• Ferno (Ferno EMS): Global EMS equipment manufacturer supplying stretchers, immobilisation, and ambulance interior fittings worldwide. Overlaps with Ambulance Parts in ambulance equipment supply but at a much broader, multi-category global scale.

Emerging players

• Whelen Engineering: US-based manufacturer of emergency vehicle lighting, sirens, and warning systems; their products are stocked as components on Ambulance Parts' shop (e.g., Whelen lightbar lenses, 4500 series parts). An upstream supplier and partial competitor in the ambulance electronics/lighting category.
• Premier Hazard: UK supplier of emergency vehicle lighting, sirens, and warning equipment commonly used in ambulance, police, and fire vehicle specifications. Comparable to Ambulance Parts' lighting and electrical product line within the UK emergency-vehicle aftermarket.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AmbulanceParts
• Facebookfacebook.com/ambulanceparts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ambulance-parts-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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