Award

Lift Maintenance Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 11:20

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has initiated a public procurement process involving lift maintenance services for its properties, located in Chatham, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'works' category with an open competition method, below the threshold. The contract is structured for a three-year period with provisions to extend up to a total of seven years, providing a structured timeline for service delivery starting from 1st April 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with WeMaintain Technologies Ltd being awarded the contract on 20th March 2026. The gross value of this contract is £840,000. Medway Council operates as a public authority at the sub-central government level, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift installation and maintenance services to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships. The procurement process, which accepted bids from 15 contenders, demonstrates an open and competitive environment ideal for companies focusing on quality and pricing strategies. WeMaintain Technologies Ltd, a large-scale company, emerged as the supplier, but businesses that can offer innovative lift solutions or competitive pricing may find future opportunities with Medway Council, as the contract includes options for extensions. The procurement approach also weights social value measures alongside price and quality, encouraging businesses to incorporate sustainable practices in their operations.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Lift Maintenance services and associated works that the appointed Contractor will perform to support the running of Medway Council properties. Period of Contract: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a69d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45313100 - Lift installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEMAINTAIN TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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