Tender

WHC - Lift maintenance services

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting tenders for their Lift Maintenance Services, classified under the lift-maintenance industry category. Situated in Welwyn Garden City, the Council is seeking qualified contractors to handle servicing, breakdown, and repair for their corporate buildings' lifts. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure, and submissions are facilitated electronically through the Hertfordshire supply portal. Key deadlines include an enquiry period closing on 14th November 2025, tender submissions by 5th December 2025, and the anticipated award by 5th January 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and potentially extend up to 31st March 2031, given the two-year extension option.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in lift-maintenance services. The total contract value is estimated at £250,000, creating an attractive prospect for contractors adept at delivering competitive pricing and high-quality services. The evaluation criteria leans towards economic efficiency, weighing 60% on price and 40% on quality. Therefore, businesses with a strong track record in delivering cost-effective and reliable lift maintenance solutions are well-suited to participate. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector, specifically targeting sub-central government public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Lift maintenance services

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified lift contractors to provide lift servicing, breakdown and repair to the Council's corporate buildings. The details of the sites are set out in the Specification of Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068828-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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