Planning

LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) & PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) Inspection Services

BPHA LIMITED

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

BPHA Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Bedford, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) inspection services. The procurement pertains to services from 2026 until 2029, targeting lift-maintenance and technical inspection sectors. Potential suppliers have been preliminarily engaged, and interested parties should note the procurement timeline leading up to the contract period starting on 1st April 2026. A future notice will be communicated by 8th December 2025, outlining participation details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lift-maintenance and technical inspection services to secure a multi-year contract, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 2031. It is particularly suitable for SMEs seeking to expand their portfolio within the UK public sector. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish long-term partnerships and enhance their market position through compliance with national safety regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) & PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) Inspection Services

Notice Description

This tender is for LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) & PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) inspection services 2026-2029 for lifting equipment at properties specified in the Property and Equipment list.

Planning Information

The Project Manager contacted organisations that were known to them that carry out the services specified in the description of this notice and advised them of a brief outline of the scope of this tender and of an estimated Procurement timeline/how to participate when it goes live. No clarifying questions were asked.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080229-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
BPHA LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bpha.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7BJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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