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15 Jul 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Birmingham City Council, Jun26, C2.1&3.1-Thames Valley Lifts" has been completed under the award stage, with Birmingham City Council as the buying organisation. This contract focuses on services related to the design, supply, installation, refurbishment, servicing, and repair of passenger lifts, specifically within the lift-maintenance services category (CPV code 50750000). Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded through a selective procurement method utilizing a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 17th June 2026, with the contract active from 1st July 2026, set to run through 30th June 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the service sector, especially those involved in lift maintenance and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, as the procurement process was designed with their inclusion in mind. The awarded contract, valued at £1.3 million, was granted to Thames Valley Controls Ltd, reflecting potential for other similar organisations to gain traction in regional projects through public procurement processes like this one.

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Notice Title

Birmingham City Council, Jun26, C2.1&3.1-Thames Valley Lifts

Notice Description

DPS is for the provision of Design, Supply, Installation and/or Refurbishment of Passenger Lifts plus Servicing and Repair

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1422bd94-0ea0-40b6-8434-708feceb5e25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d25bc5b-13a6-425c-87d4-a102b67ac733
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THAMES VALLEY CONTROLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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