Planning

364_26 Stairlifts, Steplifts, Vertical Through Floor Lifts and Hoists

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 11:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2025 at 15:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "364_26 Stairlifts, Steplifts, Vertical Through Floor Lifts and Hoists". This procurement falls under the goods category and is aimed at establishing a national framework agreement for the supply, installation, servicing, and maintenance of lifts and hoists in domestic settings. The procurement method involves a preliminary market engagement to prepare for a framework agreement. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must register and express their interest by 13 February 2026, and the framework is planned to be in place by 1 July 2026, with a potential extension until 30 June 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing, installation, and servicing of domestic mobility aids, particularly SMEs. By participating in this framework agreement, companies can expand their market reach across the UK, strengthen their service portfolios, and secure long-term business relationships with a reputable public authority. Firms specialising in lifts, hoists, and maintenance services are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of offering comprehensive supply and maintenance solutions. The planned framework's substantial value underscores the potential for considerable business growth through collaboration with ESPO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

364_26 Stairlifts, Steplifts, Vertical Through Floor Lifts and Hoists

Notice Description

ESPO are conducting preliminary market engagement with the intention of establishing a national framework agreement for the supply, installation, servicing and maintenance of lifts and hoists for use in a domestic setting. Please note this is not a call for competition, the tender documentation is not yet available.

Planning Information

Suppliers are required to register and complete the relevant stages on the Central Digital Platform if they wish to participate in or bid for this framework. Request for Information: Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). The deadline for responding to the RFI is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 13 February 2026. Suppliers wishing to participate in the RFI MUST first express an interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity '364_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Suppliers can access and respond to the RFI questionnaire in the Messages section of the eProcurement Portal (via the Activity dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered). Any questions or clarifications should similarly be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal. ESPO may contact suppliers to seek clarification or understanding of the information provided in their RFI response or to discuss their RFI responses in further detail. A second RFI may also be issued if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051154
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006103-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416300 - Hoists

44115600 - Stairlifts

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
Contact Name
Food, Communities and Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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