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30 Jun 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Domestic Lift Servicing and Maintenance" has been completed. The buying organisation, Torus Group, based in St. Helens, UK, has awarded the contract to Stairlift Specialists Limited, an SME located in Liverpool. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Lift-maintenance services" with a CPV code 50750000, is situated in the North West of the United Kingdom. The award was made on 24th May 2026, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, following a non-specified procurement method, with a total contract value of £1,760,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the lift maintenance and servicing sector. Companies experienced in providing regular servicing and maintenance of domestic lifts can benefit significantly from contracts of this duration and value. Although this tender was not specifically targeting SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it was still awarded to an SME, indicating that smaller enterprises with the requisite expertise and capacity can successfully compete. Leveraging relationships and delivering consistent, high-quality services could position a business strongly for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Domestic Lift Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Domestic Lift Service and Maintenance Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4791f9d1-5bb7-4840-b8d1-31b3f23e652f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1747703c-076b-4262-802a-4ca78ccfc37c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,760,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 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
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAIRLIFT SPECIALISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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