Award

Mobility Lift Servicing, Maintenance and Associated Works

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 10:29

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 11:38

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has awarded a contract for "Mobility Lift Servicing, Maintenance and Associated Works" under an open competition, below threshold procurement method. The contract, valued at £145,000 with a gross amount of £174,000, concerns the maintenance and repair of mobility lift equipment across 61 domestic stairlift sites and 2 'through floor' lift sites, servicing both public and private spaces within the UKJ44 region. The contract, awarded to Triple S Lift Services Limited on 9th December 2025, extends over a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 24 months, depending on the supplier's performance and the council's evolving requirements.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the lift maintenance industry or those with capabilities in servicing and maintaining stairlifts and lift equipment. Companies with a strong track record in quality service provision and competitive pricing will find themselves well-suited to such opportunities given the evaluation based on 70% quality and 30% price criteria. The original tender attracted seven bids, out of which six were from SMEs, highlighting a competitive atmosphere conducive for well-placed smaller businesses to thrive and expand within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mobility Lift Servicing, Maintenance and Associated Works

Notice Description

To undertake mobility lift servicing, maintenance and associated works to all lift assets owned and managed by the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05538e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084202-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44115600 - Stairlifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
Mrs 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

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