Tender

Lift Technical Audit Services 2

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is inviting bids for the "Lift Technical Audit Services 2" contract, part of the Building and Facilities Management industry category. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 23rd January 2026. This contract involves maintaining and auditing lifts across nearly 800 sites within the DWP estate. Located in London, the DWP represents a central government public authority. It will employ an open procurement process. Interested parties must register via the DWP eProcurement Portal for full participation in the competition, with the evaluation process weighted 90% for technical criteria and 10% for social value.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance and auditing services. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can offer technical services, conforming to the rigorous standards demanded. Given the contract's duration of up to 48 months, this project offers long-term engagement potential. The procurement encourages diverse small and medium enterprises to partake, mainly those capable of delivering high-quality lift maintenance audits and possessing the technical acumen to fulfil complex compliance requirements. Businesses that offer comprehensive services in lift management and technical support can greatly benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift Technical Audit Services 2

Notice Description

The Services are comprised of certain core Services, which the Supplier is required to deliver, and certain ad-hoc Services, which the Supplier is required to deliver at the Buyer's request. The Supplier will provide the following core Services (the scope of which is described further in this Specification): (the "Core Services") Maintenance audits of lift Planned Preventative Maintenance ("PPM") and reactive works Compliance spot checks of lifts Checking remedial estimates provided by the Lift Contractor Autodialler management Ongoing technical support including attending weekly and monthly meetings with Estates Supply Chain Members At the Buyer's request, the Supplier will also provide the following ad-hoc Services (the scope of which is described further in this Specification): (the "Ad-Hoc Services") Additional maintenance audits of lift PPM and reactive works Additional compliance spot checks of lifts Site surveys Acquisition surveys Emergency LOLER The estimated contract value of PS550,000.00 exclusive of VAT over 24 months includes the optional extension period of up to 12 months plus another 12 months (48 months in total). The delivery will be to the lifts located throughout the DWP Estate which the Buyer is responsible for maintaining. DWPs estate compromises of around 800 sites. The evaluation criteria compromises of Technical 90% Social Value 10% Final contract award will be to the lowest score of the Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation Please register on the DWP eProcurement Portal to participate in the competition using the link below https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome Once registered please click on the find opportunities box and locate procurement ref C7947 Additional information: * Scope > Contract Details > Options Included > Please see draft contract * Scope > Extensions and Options> Description of Options > The Authority intends to carry out subsequent procurement after expiry of the contract of similar services in reliance on the direct award justification in paragraph 8 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 * Participation > Other requirements > Conditions of Participation >See ITT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two extension periods of no more than 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085004-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Jun 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Scott Massey
Contact Email
scott.massey@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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