Award

Commercial & Communal Lift Servicing & Repairs

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 13:35

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 10:41

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has completed the procurement process for "Commercial & Communal Lift Servicing & Repairs" within the Canterbury District, classified under lift-maintenance services in the UKJ4 region. The contract, awarded to TRIPLE S LIFT SERVICES LIMITED, successfully followed an open competition approach, below the threshold, indicating a broad participation opportunity. The contract, signed on December 4, 2025, is active from December 5, 2025, to December 4, 2028, with a potential two-year extension depending on service performance. The tender process attracted nine bids, all from SMEs, highlighting the competitive interest within the industry.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance services. SMEs in the industry, especially those operating within the South East of England, can leverage their expertise to meet the Council's requirements for servicing and repairs of lifts in commercial and communal settings. The award follows the Council's criteria for quality and cost-effectiveness, emphasising the need for companies to ensure the best financial performance and maintain high service standards. Companies looking to expand their service portfolio in public sector contracts should consider participating in similar tenders to increase their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial & Communal Lift Servicing & Repairs

Notice Description

For the provision of a Commercial & Communal Lift Servicing & Repairs in Canterbury District

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to commence November 2025 and will continue for a period of 3 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract) and may be extended for a period of 2 years subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079750-2025
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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIPLE S LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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