Award

Planned and Responsive Maintenance, and Repair to Passenger and Bin Lifts

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 May 2025 at 13:48

Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 17:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is procuring services for the planned and responsive maintenance and repair of passenger and bin lifts across various locations in Ashford. The procurement falls under the "Lift installation work" category and involves a contract amounting to GBP 363,815. This contract has been awarded to RJ Lifts Group Ltd. The open procurement procedure commenced in late 2024 with the tender period concluding on 20 December 2024. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. Detailed information and documents were accessible via the Kent Business Portal.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the lift maintenance and repair industry, particularly those classified as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies like RJ Lifts Group Ltd, who specialise in such operations, are well-placed to compete for similar contracts owing to the project's scale and the council's emphasis on supporting SMEs. Companies invested in public sector projects or looking to expand their footprint in regional maintenance work will find such contracts beneficial for business growth and market presence. Prospective businesses should ensure they meet suitability criteria to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planned and Responsive Maintenance, and Repair to Passenger and Bin Lifts

Notice Description

LIFT/24/1 Ashford Borough Council are looking to procure a contractor to carry out the work for the Planned and Responsive Maintenance, and Repair to Passenger and bin lifts to various locations throughout Ashford. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4784c36-07e4-4c26-9ae4-f9ed54f98dd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1cc7d5-f304-4354-903d-55a0842342a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£363,815 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RJ LIFTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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