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Lift Maintenance

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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28 Nov 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lift Maintenance" contract was conducted by the Royal Armouries Museum, a public authority under central government located in Leeds, United Kingdom. This contract involves services rendered for the maintenance of lifts at two sites—the Royal Armouries Leeds and the National Firearms Centre. The procurement stage has been completed, culminating in an award as of 28th November 2025. The contract, enacted with the procurement method identified as "Below threshold - unknown," incorporates mandatory monthly servicing and call-outs for a total of eight lifts. The initial contract term is set for three years starting from 1st November 2025, with potential extensions up to 31st October 2030, conditional on performance metrics.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mechanical and electrical service sectors specializing in lift maintenance. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ascendant Lifts, who have been awarded the contract, demonstrate the suitability of smaller or niche businesses pursuing such procurement opportunities. Contracts of this nature foster business growth through sustained service requirements and long-term partnerships with central government entities. Firms with competencies in lift-maintenance services and a track record of performance might find similar opportunities beneficial to their growth strategy, enabling expansion into public sector work.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance

Notice Description

For 3 years PS25,170.00 exc. VAT and PS30,204 inc. VAT. For 5 years PS42,230 exc. VAT and PS50,676 inv. VAT. The contract is to complete mandatory servicing of 7 passenger and 2 goods lifts at Royal Armouries Leeds, and a further access lift at our National Firearms Centre. The contract includes monthly servicing and call outs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078242-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 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
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armouries.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENDANT LIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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