Award

Passenger and Platform Lift Maintenance

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 16:26

AwardUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 11:17

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 16:44

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Kingston University Higher Education Corporation involves a tender for "Passenger and Platform Lift Maintenance" services. Based in Kingston upon Thames, the University aimed at appointing a competent maintenance contractor to ensure safe and legislative-compliant operation of passenger and platform lifts, essential for building accessibility and goods movement. The process followed an open procurement method, inviting broad participation under the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54. The complete tender process culminated on 2026-03-09, with Jackson Lift Services Limited being awarded the contract on 2026-03-10. The services category procurement covers areas in London, with significant opportunities to provide fully comprehensive lift maintenance services. This contract spans over three years, with an option to extend by two additional years, featuring a gross contract value of £418,190.04.

This tender opens substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lift repair and maintenance services. SMEs will find it particularly beneficial, as reflected by the active participation with 7 out of 9 final stage bids from SMEs. Jackson Lift Services, an SME located in Charlton, exemplifies the ideal competitor profile, bringing industry expertise and comprehensive service capabilities to the table. The lift maintenance industry, rated under CPV codes 50740000 and 50750000, demands firms with demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and the ability to deliver high-standard services. This contract not only offers stability through a long-term commitment with renewal options but also encourages innovation in building accessibility solutions and efficient lift operation systems.

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Notice Title

Passenger and Platform Lift Maintenance

Notice Description

Competent maintenance contractor to provide fully comprehensive lift maintenance services for passenger lifts and platform lifts, lift and equipment enclosures and lift monitoring and communication systems. Required for legislative compliance and continued safe and effective operation of lifts provided for building accessibility and goods movement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract 1 plus 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e54b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021977-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50740000 - Repair and maintenance services of escalators

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£348,491 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£348,491 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2EE
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACKSON LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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