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CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 13:31

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has successfully awarded the contract for servicing, maintenance, and installation of ceiling track and mobile hoists within the Bradford District. This procurement process involved two lots and was handled through an open procedure, demonstrating transparency and competitiveness in the selection process. The award notice was published on 4th March 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 1st April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2028, with potential renewals. ACE Elevators Limited was chosen as the supplier, highlighting their expertise in the goods industry, particularly in hoists and related equipment, covering locations throughout Bradford within a variety of properties including residential homes and leisure centres. The procurement initiative falls under the public authority category - sub-central government, with a gross contract value of £2,268,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth within the industry relevant to servicing, maintaining and installing mobility support equipment. Businesses with capabilities in the installation and maintenance of ceiling tracks, mobile hoists, and similar equipment can compete for such opportunities as it involves servicing diverse facilities such as residential and communal homes, leisure centres, and respite centres. With ACE Elevators Limited's entry as the supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in mobility aids can leverage this visibility and extend their services within the local marketplace effectively. The platform for SMEs is well-established given their participation, which encourages further engagement. The opportunity allows scope for renewal, thereby paving the way for sustained business relations based on performance and demand.

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Notice Title

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Notice Description

The Council requires a suitably experienced Contractor(s) to: Lot 1 - Service, repair and install ceiling track and mobile hoists throughout the Bradford District. The hoists will be located within a variety of properties throughout the district, including domestic properties and communal Homes. Lot 2 - Service, repair ceiling track, mobile hoists, shower/changing trollies, pool side lifts, Hi-Lo baths, bath lifts, Manga & Raizer Lifters throughout the Bradford District. The Equipment will be located within a variety of properties throughout the district, including residential homes, leisure centres and respite centres. Contractors can apply for one or both lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service, repair and install ceiling track and mobile hoists throughout the Bradford District. The hoists will be located within a variety of properties throughout the district, including domestic properties and communal Homes.

Renewal: The duration of the Contract will be for an initial period of two (2) years with an option, at the sole discretion of the Authority, to extend the Contract three times. Initially for 12 months, then a further 12 months then a final 6 month period. The decision to extend the contract each time will be based on a satisfactory contract performance of the appointed supplier(s) and the Authority still having the need and funding for the arrangement and the Contract continuing to provide Best Value.

Lot 2

Service and repair ceiling track, mobile hoists, shower/changing trollies, pool side lifts, Hi-Lo baths, bath lifts, Manga & Raizer Lifters throughout the Bradford District. The Equipment will be located within a variety of properties throughout the district, including residential homes, leisure centres and respite centres.

Renewal: The duration of the Contract will be for an initial period of two (2) years with an option, at the sole discretion of the Authority, to extend the Contract three times. Initially for 12 months, then a further 12 months then a final 6 month period. The decision to extend the contract each time will be based on a satisfactory contract performance of the appointed supplier(s) and the Authority still having the need and funding for the arrangement and the Contract continuing to provide Best Value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019464-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42416300 - Hoists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,890,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,890,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,890,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACE ELEVATORS

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