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Lift Technical Audit Services 2

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 08:58

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Lift Technical Audit Services 2" is conducted by the Department for Work & Pensions, located in London, UK. This tender falls under the category of services related to lifts and building management. With an open procurement method, the process invites interested businesses to participate via the DWP eProcurement Portal. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 9th January 2026, followed by a tender period conclusion on 23rd January 2026, leading to an award period ending on 2nd March 2026. The initial contract period runs from 18th March 2026 to 17th June 2028, with potential extensions until 2030.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering technical audit services for lift maintenance and compliance. Ideal contenders include large enterprises with expertise in planned preventative maintenance, compliance checks, and building management solutions, particularly those experienced in servicing governmental estates like the DWP’s. Given the contract's sizable value and the scope that includes 800 sites, businesses can leverage technical prowess and social value contributions to excel in the competitive bidding process. Suppliers will find the process favourable if they provide precise quality-per-price value, as the evaluation focuses heavily on technical and social value elements.

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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 Value given in this notice is for the initial term and we would expect the value of the contract to be PS710,301.06 if all extension options are exercised). 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040319-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£338,238 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUV SUD LTD T/A DUNBAR BOARDMAN

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