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Planned and Reactive Lift Maintenance

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Reading Borough Council pertains to the provision of planned and reactive lift maintenance services in residential properties managed by the Authority. Classified under the industry category of lift-maintenance services, it is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is currently in the award phase. The awarded contract was made active on 10th June 2024, with the contract period set from 11th July 2024 to 11th July 2031. The tender's total value amounts to £1,250,000 GBP, offering substantial business opportunities for the parties involved.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in lift maintenance services. Enterprises capable of delivering reliable and efficient lift maintenance solutions will find this contract beneficial, given its seven-year duration and substantial financial commitment. The successful supplier, Rubax Lifts Limited, highlights that SMEs can successfully compete in such tenders, provided they fulfil technical and strategic requirements. Engaging with local government bodies like Reading Borough Council can bolster reputation and foster longer-term business opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Planned and Reactive Lift Maintenance

Notice Description

Delivery of planned and reactive lift maintenance in residential properties owned and managed by the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dea51f1-7e0f-44bf-a90c-ef960681c934
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77490db3-e6c5-4699-9677-93e130964102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2024 - 11 Jul 2031 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBAX LIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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