Award

Passenger Lifts Maintenance 2025-28

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 13:48

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 13:55

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Lifts Maintenance 2025-28" contract, involving the open procedure method. This contract, valued at a maximum of £475,000, covers comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and repair of passenger lifts across various properties. The project is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with the possibility of a 24-month extension based on contractor performance. The awarded contract falls under the services category and is situated in Folkestone, UKJ44 region.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, sustainable lift maintenance, including responsive call-out and emergency repairs, will find this contract beneficial for growth. SMEs like Triple S Lift Services Limited, which combine local resources with proven expertise and reliability, are well-suited to capitalize on such public sector contracts, enhancing their service portfolio and regional presence.

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Notice Title

Passenger Lifts Maintenance 2025-28

Notice Description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council wishes to enter into a JCT MTC 2016 for servicing, maintenance and repairs of passenger lifts. This is for comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and associated works of passenger lifts across various properties managed by the Council. It includes planned and preventative maintenance, responsive call-out services, emergency repairs, and component replacements, with a focus on meeting strict performance standards such as timely responses to breakdowns and entrapments, first-time fixes, and compliance with LOLER inspections. The contract spans an initial 29 months starting November 1, 2025, with a potential extension of up to 24 months, and has a maximum value of PS475,000. Triple S Lift Services Ltd will provide local resources, qualified personnel, and environmentally sustainable practices to ensure efficient service delivery and adherence to key performance indicators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055149
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076047-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Contact Name
Ms Mhairi Richards
Contact Email
procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441303853401

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIPLE S LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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