This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 09:18

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 17:13

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves BPHA Limited, a sub-central government public authority, procuring "LOLER and PUWER Inspection Services 2026-2029". This procurement process, which has been completed, concerns the provision of services for inspecting and ensuring compliance with lifting equipment regulations. The open procedure method was used to solicit tenders, with the procurement focusing on lift-maintenance and technical inspection services. The contract, valued at £455,000, is aimed at properties located across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire. The key procurement stage was the award stage, completed on 1st May 2026, with the contract active from 8th April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an option to extend until 2031.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lift-maintenance and technical inspection services. SMEs, particularly those with capabilities in providing compliant inspection services as per LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. With a substantial financial commitment from BPHA Limited, service providers can leverage this opportunity to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector housing market within the UK regions specified in the contract. Engaging with BPHA Limited through this contract also offers businesses the chance to demonstrate their compliance prowess and ability to maintain critical safety equipment, potentially leading to further contracts and strengthened industry reputation.

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Notice Title

LOLER and PUWER Inspection Services 2026-2029

Notice Description

The provision of inspection and compliance services for lifting equipment and associated accessories in accordance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998 regulations. The equipment is a mixture of communal equipment with some domestic equipment. We are a housing association with Head office in Bedford, with properties located in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040346-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£379,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BPHA LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH24 Bedford, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.L.T.I. (UK

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