Stanford Coachworks Newsletter:
Edition 25 - October 2022
In this month’s edition…
Secure Cells & PTS’ for SVS
This month we converted two new secure cell vehicles and a PTS ambulance for our long-term clients Specialist Vehicle Sales & Hire.
Upcoming Events
Find out all about our latest upcoming event taking place next month at the London Excel. Register for your free tickets today!
Local Authority Minibuses
Take a look at our latest fleet of wheelchair accessible minibuses converted for one of our returning local authority clients.
What Have We Been Up To Lately?
This October, the SCW team have been incredibly busy converting a variety of vehicles from premium wheelchair accessible minibuses to specialist secure cell transportation. Take a look at some of our latest work in the October edition of the SCW newsletter.
Two more tour buses for Civilised Car Hire
If you follow us on our socials, you may have already caught a glimpse of our latest project with Civilised Car Hire. Their fleet is continuing to grow and has expanded again by two more! This month, we have completed conversions on a second Renault Master and a Volkswagen Crafter which both feature a colourful forward-facing seating configuration with Apple TV, ob-board Wi-Fi, wireless charging stations and more… We have more conversions coming for Civilised Car Hire very soon, this time with a full custom-built dressing area in the rear! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for the first look.
Stanfords Blue Wheelchair Accessible Ford Transit
Another bespoke conversion that we carried out this month was based on a striking Stanfords blue Ford Transit. This custom wheelchair accessible vehicle was designed specifically to meet our client’s transport requirements and can facilitate up to eight passengers or three wheelchairs with seats removed. Inside, the vehicle features a colour co-ordinated interior with matching SCW blue accents, a front luggage pen and an internal tail lift.
Local Authority Minibuses
During our 27 years within the industry, we have converted a vast number of wheelchair accessible vehicles for a variety of local authorities across the country. One of our more local clients, the London Borough of Redbridge, recently returned to add some L2H2 Mercedes Sprinters to their fleet.
The London Borough of Redbridge’s latest minibuses
We have been converting wheelchair accessible vehicles for the London Borough of Redbridge for over 20 years now and during this time, we have worked closely with them to design a specification which works perfectly for their passenger transport and mobility services.
Redbridge’s passenger transport and mobility services undertake in excess of 25,000 passenger movements each week and operate 365 days per year. These busy services depend on durable and reliable minibuses and that’s where we come in to assist…
Additional features to maximise both driver and passenger safety and comfort
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Passenger seating with wipe clean bases & lower wipe clean interior lining
These breathable wipe clean seating bases and easy-to-clean interior finishes allow for a quick turnaround time between trips.
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Removable seating
Each of Redbridge’s passenger seats include removable seat fixings giving them complete flexibility. All vehicles can be configured in different ways depending on their use.
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Double passenger seat belts
Redbridge’s vehicles are regularly used to transport vulnerable passengers with specialist needs. Because of this, all seats include double seat belts which can be used to safely secure these passengers.
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High visibility grab handles, step edging & entrance flooring
All vehicles include yellow high-visibility features such as grab handles, step edging and entrance flooring. This makes access easier for partially-sighted passengers.
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CCTV cameras
We have fitted a number of internal and external CCTV cameras to all of Redbridge’s vehicles. These camera systems help protect all driver’s and passengers from any potential harm.
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Radio system
Radio systems have been fitted to Redbridge’s new vehicles to allow driver’s to have direct contact with the main transport office. The radios can also be used in an emergency.
Vehicle specification
Based on Mercedes Sprinter L2H2
Can facilitate up to 9 x rear saloon seats or 3 x wheelchairs with seats removed
Cut in front-entry step illuminated with LED lighting
Driver’s seat reupholstered to match the rear saloon
Driver’s roof-mounted fan
Removable seating, 6 x with tip up bases, upholstered in red patterned moquette with wipe clean bases
Upper soft feel and lower wipe clean interior lining
LED interior lighting
Wheelchair restraint storage box and lockable storage box
Tracked flooring overlaid with non-slip covering
Side wall and upper cant rail tracking
Eberspacher rear saloon heating and air conditioning
Internal tail lift
Reverse warning bleeper
High-visibility exterior signwriting
External and internal CCTV system
Radio communication system
Upcoming Events
We are excited to announce that next month we will be exhibiting at the London EV Show!
The London EV Show is a global meeting place for the entire EV industry. There will be plenty of major manufacturers, new ground-breaking vehicles and next generation electrification products on display to take a look at.
We will be partnering with Maxus Heathrow Van Centre to exhibit our latest M1 & M2 brake approved Maxus eDeliver 9 conversion. Our innovative all-electric wheelchair accessible conversions can facilitate up to eight seated passengers or three wheelchairs with seats removed.
Tuesday 30th November - Thursday 1st December
10am - 5pm (4pm on Thursday)
London ExCeL
Click here to register for your free tickets now!
Our Latest Videos
Have you seen our virtual walk-around tours on YouTube? Head over to our channel now to see some of our latest conversions. Don’t forget to subscribe!
Product exhibition vehicle for Panasonic
Our latest Ford Tourneo Connect conversion
Secure Cells & PTS’ for SVS
One of our long-term clients, Specialist Vehicle Sales & Hire, has been returning to Stanford Coachworks for the past 25 years. During this time we have completed conversions on a number of bespoke vehicles with customised specifications, well-trusted by their clients.
Specialist Vehicle Sales and Hire (SVS) are a professional family-run business who focus on providing a variety of medical service vehicles and specific ambulance services to a range of NHS, private medical and individual organisations. With ever-expanding fleet, SVS are committed to offering the latest innovative vehicles to their clients - that’s where we’re here to help!
This October, we competed conversions on two secure cell Renault Masters and a brand-new PTS ambulance. With each conversion, we work closely with SVS to update their specification, where required, using feedback from those who actually use the vehicle.
Secure Cell Vehicle Conversions
Our secure cell vehicle conversions are designed to specifically transport high-risk mental health patients who could pose potential danger to themselves or others. During the design process, we utilised SVS’ 70-years of industry knowledge to supply a vehicle which provides an appropriate level of protection and care according to degree of threat.
Both of SVS’ new cells are based on MM35 dci Renault Masters and feature a split rear configuration. The front half is entirely lined with hard-wearing wipe clean material and includes a combination of five forward and rearward-facing passenger seats. In the rear, we have installed a secure cell unit which can safely facilitate one patient.
PTS Ambulance Conversion
Specialist Vehicle Sales and Hire also offer a range of PTS ambulances, available to purchase or hire, for both long and short-term agreements. These vehicles are generally used by SVS’ clients as part of various non-emergency patient transport services. These services provide personal door to door transport to patients requiring wheelchair or stretcher facilities.
Their latest PTS conversions is based on a Renault Master LM35 dci and includes four passenger seats, space for a single wheelchair or a stretcher. A number of useful lockable compartments have also been installed along with piped oxygen, oxygen bottle storage points, a luggage pen, a protective driver’s screen, a heavy-duty fold-out ramp and more…
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