This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 15:05

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 09:52

Award

09 Apr 2024 at 13:24

TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2023 at 12:04

TenderUpdate

23 Nov 2023 at 12:10

TenderUpdate

16 Nov 2023 at 11:57

TenderUpdate

10 Nov 2023 at 10:09

Tender

12 Oct 2023 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes, a body governed by public law, has recently completed the procurement process for a "Lift Maintenance Services" contract, specifically focusing on lift-maintenance services in the Inverclyde region, UKM83. The contract process, initiated as a tender and following an open procedure, reached the award and contract stage with a signed contract dated 22nd June 2026. Jackson Lift Services Limited was awarded the contract. The procurement aimed to secure maintenance services for approximately 55 passenger lifts across high-rise and low-rise buildings, including emergency call-outs and repair services, under a comprehensive agreement. The lift estate involved for services was detailed in the tender documents. The invitation for tenders began on 1st April 2026, concluded on 4th May 2026, and allowed only electronic submissions.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialised in lift maintenance to expand operations in Inverclyde. Ideal candidates for this contract were those with strong technical capabilities and experience in managing similar services, particularly businesses that are members of the Lift and Escalator Industry Association or equivalent. Additionally, this opportunity was designed with community benefits in mind, urging bidders to propose tangible contributions to the local area, such as employment creation or environmental initiatives. Despite the open competition with five electronic bids received, SMEs were encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive procurement approach aiming to foster regional economic growth.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance Services

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes wish to procure the services of an experienced and competent contractor to undertake Lift Maintenance for properties within Inverclyde. Generally the works will include:- - The comprehensive servicing and maintenance of circa 55 passenger lifts within High rise and Low rise buildings. - The provision of an emergency call out and repair services. The contract will be a 'comprehensive agreement' (inclusive agreement), where there will be an annual charge per lift which includes all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits, all repairs call out and labour charges (within and out of normal working hours) and parts (excluding major refurbishments) More detailed information regarding the scope of the service required is provided in the specification document attached as Appendix E. The current Lift Estate is detailed within Appendix F.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes wish to procure the services of an experienced and competent contractor to undertake Lift Maintenance for properties within Inverclyde. Generally the works will include:- - The comprehensive servicing and maintenance of circa 55 passenger lifts within High rise and Low rise buildings. - The provision of an emergency call out and repair services. The contract will be a 'comprehensive agreement' (inclusive agreement), where there will be an annual charge per lift which includes all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits, all repairs call out and labour charges (within and out of normal working hours) and parts (excluding major refurbishments) More detailed information regarding the scope of the service required is provided in the specification document attached as Appendix E. The current Lift Estate is detailed within Appendix F. The Contractor must satisfy himself before tendering as to the plant to be serviced and the conditions under which the work is to be carried out. Bidders should arrange a Site Visit by contacting RCH's Facilities Coordinator Alison Borthwick: Email Alison.Borthwick@riverclydehomes.org.uk Interested parties must first evidence to River Clyde Homes via the SPD that they have the requisite technical capacity, and experience to undertake works of this nature before they will be taken forward to the full tender evaluation.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial 2-year period. RCH may wish, at its sole discretion, to extend any resultant agreement for a further 3, 12 month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040b45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073338-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416130 - Mechanical lifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,510,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2031

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UZ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JACKSON LIFT SERVICES

ORONA

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