Tender

LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) & PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) inspection services 2026-2029

BPHA LIMITED

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

bpha Limited, a housing association based in Bedford, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) & PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) inspection services. This procurement involves inspecting communal and some domestic lifting equipment across properties in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire, with additional sites beyond this primary area. The tender is in the active stage since 8th December 2025, under an open procedure, with a submission deadline set for 16th January 2026, and the contract commencement expected on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2029. These activities fall under the categories of ‘Lift-maintenance services' and ‘Technical inspection and testing services’. The procurement is above threshold, allowing electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses in the technical inspection and maintenance sectors. Firms specialising in lifting equipment inspection and compliance can benefit from a partnership with a reputable housing association like bpha Limited. The contract values the quality of service (60% weighting) alongside price (40% weighting), suggesting that businesses with a strong focus on service excellence will have a competitive edge. SMEs are encouraged to engage, expanding their portfolios and establishing a foothold in the public sector. Furthermore, the possibility of a contract renewal after the initial term offers a long-term business relationship potential for the successful bidder.

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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 2026-2029

Notice Description

bpha Ltd invites tenders for 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. There are some sites which fall outside of this main operation area and included within the asset register information as part of this tender. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://bpha.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bedford:-Lift-maintenance-services./9QV6FFB99H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://bpha.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9QV6FFB99H

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080455-2025
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
Open procedure
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
8 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH24 Bedford, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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