Planning

Contract for Supply, Install, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 14:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the planning stages of procuring a new contract to supply, install, service, and repair stair lifts, vertical/platform lifts, and tracked ceiling hoists. This opportunity, titled "Contract for Supply, Install, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists," falls under the services industry category and is located in the Gateshead area (UKC22 region) of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is initiated as a tender and follows the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54. The market engagement is currently scheduled, with the deadline for the completion of the questionnaire set for 26th November 2025, at 12 noon.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified and experienced contractors, particularly those specialising in installation and repair services of machinery and equipment, to form a long-term business relationship with a public authority. The tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to suitability considerations. The contract, divided into three lots, offers potential for business growth by engaging with both council-owned and privately-owned properties, with services anticipated to continue until 2030. Interested businesses should act quickly to engage in the market engagement phase to maximise their prospects for selection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Supply, Install, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for Supply, Installation, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists, which is due to expire in 2026. The Council is looking to implement a Contract with qualified and experienced external contractors to supply, install, service and repair equipment to support disabled individuals in domestic properties and council portfolio buildings. The contract will be divided into three lots: * Lot 1: Stair Lifts * Lot 2: Vertical/Platform Lifts * Lot 3: Tracked Ceiling Hoists The equipment will be installed in both Council-owned and Privately-owned properties.

Planning Information

Please complete the market engagement questionnaire published on the Open portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). This can be found by searching 'Contract for Supply, Install, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists' or using project number OPEN20251981. Please return the questionnaire by 26th November at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073218-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

44115600 - Stairlifts

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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