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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 14:22

Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Fife Council involves a Framework Agreement for the provision of through floor lifts, external lifts, and ceiling tracking hoists, targeting domestic and non-domestic properties in Fife. This initiative covers installation, servicing, maintenance, removal, and relocation of existing stock, reflecting a demand in the lifts industry. The process follows an open procurement method and is in the award stage as of the 5th of August 2025. Fife Council emphasises community benefits and sustainable development through this contract, which includes elements of Fair Work practices. The tender stage concluded on the 23rd of May 2025, and the awards indicate collaboration with suppliers like Advanced Stairlifts and W Munro (Rehab) Ltd.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, primarily for suppliers specialising in lift installations and maintenance, as well as those focused on innovative ceiling tracking hoists solutions. Businesses engaging in providing these goods and services can target a dynamic market regionally, contributing to Fife Council's efforts in improving service delivery and infrastructure development. SMEs, particularly those prepared to interact with stringent quality requirements and competitive pricing strategies, are well-placed to benefit from this substantial project, valued at £2.8 million. The inclusion of community benefits further expands potential for companies committed to social value and ethical work practices.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for through floor lifts, external lifts and ceiling tracking hoists

Notice Description

Fife Council has a requirement the provision of Through Floor lifts, external lifts and ceiling tracking hoists within domestic and non-domestic properties. The requirement also includes maintenance & servicing, removal and relocation of existing stock (domestic properties only).

Lot Information

Supply & Installation, Servicing & Maint/call outs, Removal & Relocation of Through Floor Lifts and External Lifts

Fife Council has a requirement for the installation of Through Floor Lifts, External Step Lifts, External Platform Lifts, External Straight Stair lifts and External Inclined Platform Lifts within domestic and non-domestic properties. The requirement also includes maintenance & servicing, removal and relocation of existing stock in domestic properties only.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months extension

Supply & Installation, Servicing & Maint/call outs, Removal & Relocation of Ceiling Tracking Hoists

Fife Council has a requirement for the provision of Ceiling Tracking Hoists (Fixed & Room Cover) within domestic and non-domestic properties. The requirement includes maintenance & servicing, removal and relocation of hoists of existing stock within domestic properties only.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050554
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046163-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416300 - Hoists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Spring 2028 unless the option to extend is used.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Advanced Stairlifts

W Munro (Rehab) Ltd

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