Award

CPU 7942 - Consultancy Service for Lifts

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 16:46

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 16:27

TenderUpdate

15 Oct 2025 at 14:35

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Nottingham City Council, sought a consultancy service for lifts, focusing on supporting the management of passenger and domestic lifts across the Council's portfolio. This process aimed to contract with experts capable of developing and delivering lift and access solutions, considering various project scales. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to TUV SUD Limited. The contract, valued at £269,130, covers a period from 4th December 2025 to 3rd December 2029. This service falls within the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry category, located in Nottingham, UK. The procurement began with a tender notice issued on 18th September 2025 and proceeded through award and contract stages with the final contract details published on 9th December 2025.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in lift consultancy and management services, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale and challenging projects. Firms equipped with the latest industry innovations and able to collaborate with architectural teams would find this contract beneficial. It suits both large enterprises and SMEs, offering a competitive edge by integrating advanced technological solutions in maintenance and project delivery. The procurement's open nature provides equal chances for qualifying businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in providing essential public services.

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Notice Title

CPU 7942 - Consultancy Service for Lifts

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council are seeking a specialist lift and access equipment consultancy service, to support the management of passenger lifts and domestic lifts across its portfolio. The consultancy shall have a wealth of experience in developing and delivering lift and access solutions for the built environment. The Practice consultants shall be experienced in dealing with the particular challenges of all types and sizes of project from large scale & high-rise to single lifts. The consultants may have to work with architects and apply their knowledge to the latest innovations and advances within the lift industry to assist Nottingham City Council Housing Services with their particular maintenance management functions and project delivery as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081206-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£269,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£269,130 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUV SUD

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