Award

Framework for Vertical Through-Floor Lifts

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 13:28

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Framework for Vertical Through-Floor Lifts", classified under the construction work industry (CPV: 45000000). The contract encompasses survey, design, supply, installation, removal, reconditioning, and storage of vertical through-floor lifts within the community, aligning with the Housing Grants, Construction and Repair Act 1996. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure with a framework agreement, with the tender process initiating in January 2025 and concluding with the awarding of contracts in March 2025. The contract was signed with two suppliers, Terry Group Limited and TK Access Solutions Limited, valued at £800,000 each, and the framework will be accessible to Durham County and other authorities under a procurement service level agreement. The process has moved through the tender stage, culminating in the award status being marked active.

This tender opens avenues for business expansion, especially for SMEs in construction, lift engineering, and associated works, providing recurring opportunities through the open framework over the county. It will particularly benefit businesses capable of customized client solutions in engineering services focused on through-floor lift installations and related services. By securing a place in a framework agreement, contractors stand to gain long-term, stable business prospects and the chance to work with regional and local authorities, broadening their service reach and portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Framework for Vertical Through-Floor Lifts

Notice Description

Framework for the Framework is for the survey, design, supply, install, remove, recondition re-siting and/ or store of Vertical Through-Floor Lifts and associated works in the Community. The scope of lifts currently delivered encompasses Vertical Through-Floor Lifts of which a combined total of approximately 10 are delivered on an annual basis across the County. Successful Service providers will visit clients, carry out surveys and submit quotes to the Home Improvement Agency (HIA). Following submission of quotes, the HIA will approve grants and allocate funding based on the eligibility of clients and works as detailed in the Housing Grants, Construction and Repair Act 1996 and Durham County Council policies. For this Framework the Council following this tender exercise will appoint a maximum of 2 Bidding organisations onto the framework. 1 main and 1 reserve contractor who achieve the highest weighted overall scores This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the Framework is for the survey, design, supply, install, remove, recondition re-siting and/ or store of Vertical Through-Floor Lifts and associated works in the Community. The anticipated costs are for the full four years subject to budget and funding approvals are only an estimate Additional information: The anticipated costs are for the full four years subject to budget and funding approvals are only an estimate

Renewal: up to 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016268-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Stewart
Contact Email
kstew@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TERRY GROUP

TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS

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