Stanford Coachworks Newsletter:

Edition 34 - July 2023

In this month’s edition…

New Vehicles for Hampshire-based Medical Care Provider

Our medical care provider client recently collected their first two of six brand-new Peugeot Boxer PTS Ambulances.

A Fleet of New Peugeot Boxers for a Returning Client

Read all about our latest wheelchair accessible conversions carried out for one of our local returning clients.

Ooosh Tours Return for More Stanfords Splitters

Looking for a custom-built tour bus? Our Brighton-based clients have returned to add more Stanfords Splitters to their expanding fleet!

Two New PTS Ambulances for Hampshire-based Medical Care Provider.

This month Stanford Coachworks have converted the first two of six brand-new Peugeot Boxer PTS ambulances for Hampshire-based medical care provider Ambulance Services 24.

Ambulance Services 24 are a paramedic-run company specialising in providing patient transfer services to the NHS, European patient repatriation, mental health and bariatric transfers, along with medical cover for sports & social events, film, television, etc. The organisation is led by an experienced team with NHS trauma, pre-hospital and primary care experience. This fantastic team allows Ambulance Services 24 to provide high-quality medical care to their clients.

Accessibility

Sufficient Storage

Sufficient storage and easy access to medical equipment was a priority when designing Ambulance Services 24’s vehicles, so we included a number of helpful features. In place of the front cabin passenger seat, we have installed a U-shaped luggage pen for the storage of wheelchairs and other accessibility equipment. Piped oxygen, oxygen bottle storage points and overhead lockers have also been fitted in the rear passenger saloon.

To support their expanding business, Ambulance Services 24 have taken delivery of their first two brand-new L3H2 Peugeot Boxers, converted into fully-equipped PTS ambulances. Designed specifically to meet their requirements, each vehicle can facilitate up to four passengers in the rear saloon, two wheelchair users or one stretcher with seats removed. For quick cleaning between use, we upholstered the interior of both vehicles using fully wipe clean materials in Ambulance Services 24’s chosen colour scheme.

Ambulance Services 24 provide care to a wide variety of clients, so it is important to ensure that their vehicles are accessible for everyone. Each PTS ambulance features a heavy-duty fold-out ramp and winch for wheelchair and stretcher access via the rear entrance. For other clients, a manual side step fitted below the side door entrance has been installed.

Interior Design

The Handover

Stanford Coachworks’ Paul Dedman had the pleasure of handing over the first two new PTS Ambulances to Martin Rogers and the Ambulance Services 24 team when they visited our site last week. Paul spent time with the team to demonstrate all of the features of their new vehicles with which Ambulance Services 24 were incredibly pleased.

We would like to say thank you to Ambulance Services 24 for choosing Stanford Coachworks and we wish them all the best with their new PTS ambulances. We are looking forward to converting their next four vehicles very soon!

Stanfords Splitters for Ooosh Tours

Looking for a custom-built vehicle to meet all of your specific touring requirements? Our latest conversions tick all of one of our returning client’s boxes with its bespoke tailored specification.

Ooosh Tours, based in Brighton, began their touring business in 2008 and now have in excess of 20 vehicles available to hire. The company provides a variety of specialist services to the music, film, television and production industry. Following their success, Ooosh Tours have expanded their fleet of vehicles and now also offer backline equipment and rehearsal rooms for hire at their brand-new site.

Ooosh Tours’ Conversions

Two of their latest four conversions have now been delivered and are all based on Mercedes Sprinter L3H2 models. The interior of the vehicles is split into two compartments, with a spacious stylish passenger cabin in the front and a large equipment storage area in the rear. With its premium reclining seating and entertainment system, the passenger cabin is perfect for recuperating entertainers.

Premium Seating

The passenger cabin features six premium reclining seats upholstered in a blue e-leather with white stitching and piping.
Passenger Entertainment

Two televisions with Apple TV and a bluetooth soundbar make for great passenger entertainment whilst on the road.
Social Seating Configuration

The passenger cabin seats have been configured in a social seating arrangement centred around a large table with cupholders.
Comfort Features

Multiple comfort features have been included in Ooosh’s conversion such as blue / white LED passenger lighting and a comfort day bed.
Electrical Equipment

A number of 240-volt plug sockets, HDMI sockets and USB / USB-c sockets can be found throughout the vehicle for charging phones, laptops and other devices.
Rear Storage Area

The rear half of the vehicle features a large equipment storage area, fully illuminated by LED lighting. This area can transport all of Ooosh’s backline equipment.
Custom-Built Storage Compartments

To meet Ooosh Tours’ transport requirements, the rear equipment storage area also features custom-built storage compartments along either side.

A Fleet of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles for a Returning Client.

The Stanford Coachworks team have been bust converting the first Peugeot Boxers belonging to a fleet of wheelchair accessible vehicles for one of our long-term clients, Kinect Services.

The Conversion

These wheelchair accessible conversions are based on Peugeot Boxer L3H2’s and can facilitate up to five passengers or three wheelchairs with seats removed. Each seat is upholstered in Kinect’s chosen patterned with a wipe clean grey base. For accessibility, an internal tail lift has been installed at the rear of the vehicle and the side door entrance features a pedal operated side step.

What Will the Vehicles be Used for?

We are delighted to be working with Kinect Services again to help increase their impressive fleet of over 40 vehicles. These new Peugeot Boxers will be put straight to work within the local community. As a contractor of Southend Borough Council, Essex County Council and Thurrock Council, Kinect Services support a variety of special educational needs schools and day centres. Their minibuses are also available for private hire such as airport transfers, weddings and other events.

Passenger Capacity

Space for up to four rear saloon passengers or three wheelchairs with seats removed.
Interior Design

Passenger seating has been upholstered in patterned moquette with wipe clean bases.
Passenger Saloon Entry

Passenger entry is via the side load door which features a pedal operated side step.
Accessibility

For wheelchair access we have installed an internal tail lift at the rear of the vehicle.
Base Vehicle

Kinect’s latest fleet of conversions are based on the Peugeot Boxer L3H2 model.
Features

Patterned moquette accents, LED lighting, cant rail and side wall tracking has also been included.