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05 Aug 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process discussed involves Plus Dane Housing Ltd., based in Liverpool, seeking lift servicing and maintenance services. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically lift maintenance, and is classified with the CPV code 50750000. The location of services is the North West region of the United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31st July 2026. The contract period is from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with a total contract value of £223,680.02. The tender process is now closed, and Rubax Lifts Ltd. has been selected as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in lift maintenance services. Large-scale businesses equipped to manage long-term maintenance projects could benefit from such opportunities, although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender less suitable based on the buyer’s preference. Additionally, organisations with a focus on providing services that align with social values or those organised under a VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) framework would be well-positioned to secure similar contracts. The procurement method details were not specified, yet this contract signifies a prominent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: Lift Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Lift Servicing and Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7444e508-52d6-418f-afd6-241e23add75a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d3bdb0-8fe3-4e65-8314-5ee8c138c20c
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 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
PLUS DANE HOUSING LTD.
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBAX LIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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