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WHC - Lift maintenance services - AWARD

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for lift maintenance services, awarding the contract to Omega Citylifts Services Ltd. The procurement focused on securing a supplier to service, repair, and handle breakdowns of lifts in corporate buildings across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The tender was classified under the lift-maintenance services category according to the CPV scheme. This procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender phase concluded on 5th December 2025, and the contract spanning from 20th April 2026 to 30th March 2029. The process was part of the council's strategic initiative to maintain high operational standards across its facilities.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance and services to forge long-term relationships with the council and expand their presence within the public sector. Particularly suited for companies with expertise in servicing lifts across diverse geographical locations, this contract enables Omega Citylifts Services Ltd to leverage their experience in the field and potentially open doors for future endeavours within similar procurement contracts. While the process did not prioritise small or voluntary community and social enterprises, it demonstrates potential growth avenues for established businesses in the industry to scale their operations by catering to large-scale municipal needs.

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Notice Title

WHC - Lift maintenance services - AWARD

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified lift contractors to provide lift servicing, breakdown and repair to the Council's corporate buildings. The details of the sites are set out in the Specification of Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d25f831-c1a8-4c01-a8ed-9da5330c7e53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 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
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMEGA CITYLIFTS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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