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20 Oct 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) has concluded a comprehensive procurement process to award a framework agreement for Lift Installation, Maintenance, and Consultancy, valued at £34 million. This initiative supports UK Consortia Higher Education Institutions and their affiliates with a focus on lift and escalator installation work. The framework, which commenced on 20 October 2025 and will run through to 19 August 2029, is designed to optimise procurement in the higher education sector. The tender was conducted as an open procedure, allowing diverse participation across various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others, highlighting its extensive geographical scope and robust contract management. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, marking its completion and the establishment of contracts with several suppliers.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in lift installation, maintenance, and consultancy, offering them a platform to service a wide array of educational institutions across the UK and beyond. With an open procedure, the tender welcomed bids from various suppliers, regardless of their size, with an emphasis on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in lift works, including large organisations like Northern Elevator LTD and KONE PLC, as well as several SMEs, are well-placed to leverage this contract to expand their services and client base. The national and geographical diversity of the lots ensures that businesses with adaptive and scalable operations stand to benefit significantly from participating in this collaborative framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lift Installation Maintenance and Consultancy

Notice Description

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. NEUPC wishes to award a framework agreement to service the requirements of the UK Consortia Higher Education Institutions and Associate & Affiliate members for the Maintenance & Full Installation of Lifts, along with Consultancy services associated with Lifts. Lots 1 A to F for Lift Maintenance and Servicing are geographically split . Full details of the regions are available in the Invitation to Tender. There is no restriction on the number of lots a Bidder can submit a tender for. Both Lot 2 Lift Installation and Modernisation, and Lot 3 Lift Consultancy are National Lots with the coverage detailed in the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2eac206e-279a-4b07-8dd4-ec4ba4b6638a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc4ed7f-6873-4481-b26b-00783cf65c63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 19 Aug 2029 3-4 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
NEUPC Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

Northern Elevator Ltd

RJ Lift Services Limited

Stannah Lift Services Limited

KONE plc

Northern Elevators Ltd

UK Lift and Escalator Limited

Sheridan Lifts Limited

EA Foulds Limited

ANSA Elevators Limited

MAND (PLS) LTD

TÜV SÜD Dunbar Boardman

Rolton Group Ltd

Cundall Johnston and Partners LLP

Marketaylor Limited

ILECS Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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