Planning

SOL - Lift Repair and Maintenance Services 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 15:52

Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for lift repair and maintenance services, titled "SOL - Lift Repair and Maintenance Services 2026". This service contract involves providing planned preventative maintenance, statutory servicing, reactive repairs, and 24/7 emergency call-out services for a portfolio of passenger and platform lifts across various properties in the Solihull area, within the United Kingdom region UKG32. The contract, valued at £3.36 million gross, is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, with a potential extension to March 2034. The final tender details and full asset lists will be provided by 1st October 2025, when future notices are expected to be published.

This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with a robust track record in public sector lift maintenance. Businesses equipped with the capability to deliver comprehensive maintenance services across a dispersed estate will find this tender particularly advantageous. The requirement for compliance with LOLER and manufacturer specifications suggests an opportunity for businesses experienced in regulatory and industry-standard servicing. The long contract period and potential for contract renewal provide a stable business opportunity for capable service providers ready to ensure lift safety and functionality within public and residential buildings.

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Notice Title

SOL - Lift Repair and Maintenance Services 2026

Notice Description

The contracting authority is seeking a competent and experienced contractor to provide planned preventative maintenance, statutory servicing, reactive repairs, and 24/7 emergency call-out services for a portfolio of passenger and platform lifts installed across multiple properties (including residential and public buildings). The contractor will be responsible for ensuring all lifts are maintained in accordance with current legislation and best industry practice, including compliance with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) and manufacturer specifications. The contract will also include minor repairs, fault diagnostics, reporting, and support in lifecycle planning for lift assets. This opportunity may be suitable for suppliers with a strong track record in public sector lift maintenance, with adequate capacity to deliver across a dispersed estate. Full asset lists and site locations will be provided at the tender stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025305-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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