Planning

LOLER Inspections

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 May 2025 at 12:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for LOLER Inspections across the United Kingdom. This involves technical inspection and testing services as well as lift-maintenance services for various types of lifts and tail lifts on vehicles. With a gross contract value of £1,750,000, the contract period is scheduled from 21st April 2026 to 20th April 2029, with a potential extension until 20th April 2031, subject to performance. Key deadlines include the completion of a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) questionnaire by 4th November 2025 and subsequent tender opportunities opening until 7th November 2025. The process aims to appoint a single supplier to ensure nationwide coverage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift inspection and maintenance services to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive, high-quality inspection services with national coverage are well-positioned to compete. Participating in the PME allows suppliers to potentially influence future procurement strategies, tailoring the contract requirements to better align with market capabilities. Businesses looking to expand their operations within the UK regions specified, such as technical service providers and maintenance firms, can benefit from engaging in this procurement process by securing a long-term partnership with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LOLER Inspections

Notice Description

Anchor is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise and is seeking to understand the market in relation to LOLER Inspections for Passenger Lifts, Goods Lifts, Dumb Waiters, Stair Lifts and Tail Lifts on vehicles. It is our intension to appoint one (1) supplier to provide national coverage for a contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to performance and business approval. Interested suppliers are invited to consider their potential to deliver these services. Your feedback during this PME will help shape our future procurement strategy in relation to LOLER Inspections. Please follow the link below to see our open opportunities and register your company's interest by completing our PME exercise our on our e-procurement portal - https://anchor.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Anchor is running a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to understand the current market for LOLER Inspections. We invite interested suppliers to complete a questionnaire via our E-Procurement Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069433-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,458,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 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
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
property.procurement@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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