Tender

Lift Maintenance Services

LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Hope University has initiated a procurement process for "Lift Maintenance Services" at their Hope Park Campus and The Creative Campus in Liverpool. Categorised under lift-maintenance services in the UKD72 region, this open competition invites submissions until 27th February 2026, with enquiries closing on 4th February 2026. The contract entails maintaining lifts, valued at up to £108,000 gross, and will commence on 1st August 2026 for an initial period of three years with potential extensions totalling two additional years. Participation is specifically reserved for SMEs and VCSEs located in Merseyside, fostering regional development.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for service providers within the lift maintenance industry, particularly small and medium enterprises and voluntary community sector enterprises in Merseyside. Given the open procurement method and the focus on regional participation, businesses equipped to manage multiple campus settings and willing to comply with the university’s specific maintenance specifications are well-positioned to compete. The clear evaluation criteria and the potential for contract renewals emphasise long-term partnership prospects, making it an enticing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operational footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Lift Maintenance Services at Hope Park Campus, Childwall, Liverpool L16 9JD & The Creative Campus, Shaw Street, Everton, Liverpool L6 1HP. Register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hope/aspx/Home and access project LHU - 00000173 Lift Maintenance Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 3 Year contract, plus extension options of up to an additional 2 year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079077-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hope.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L16 9JD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Childwall
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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