Tender

CBC-1887-T-TS Passenger Lift Maintenance

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking a contractor for the maintenance of passenger lifts under the tender titled "CBC-1887-T-TS Passenger Lift Maintenance." This procurement falls within the lift-maintenance services industry category, classified under CPV code 50750000. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, utilising an open procedure (above threshold) to ensure fairness and broad participation. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 with an initial term of three years, plus the potential for two one-year extensions. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submissions is 23rd January 2026 at 12:00 PM GMT. The service locations include multiple regions such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in lift-maintenance services to expand their operational footprint across diverse geographical regions. While it is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust capabilities in passenger lift services have the potential to secure a long-term engagement with a high-profile client like Central Bedfordshire Council. Such an opportunity can lead to sustained business growth and enhance brand presence within the industry. Businesses should prepare to engage actively with the procurement process through the In-tend electronic tendering system to ensure compliance and maximise their chances of a successful bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1887-T-TS Passenger Lift Maintenance

Notice Description

Passenger Lift Maintenance Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: 3 years +1+1 optional Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8df16c1-5004-4580-8332-599be6bfa01d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18b22407-a17a-4ab6-9790-459dfe62f07d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

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
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
tina.sanders@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07393 782811

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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