Award

Lift Servicing and Maintenance

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 11:03

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 11:53

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has completed an open procurement procedure for lift servicing and maintenance, encompassing call outs, along with minor and major works. The contract, titled "Lift Servicing and Maintenance," is initiated under UK legislation 2023/54 and is covered by the GPA. It operates from Oxford, United Kingdom, within the industry category of services, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services for lifts. The award was made to Cotswold Lifts Ltd and is active from 15th April 2026 to 7th April 2029, with a potential renewal extending to 2031. The gross value stands at £1,980,000, with £1,650,000 being the net amount.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift repairs and maintenance services. Cotswold Lifts Ltd, a large supplier operating from an industrial estate in Banbury, is profiled as the awarded contractor, reflecting robust competition with eight bids received. The service-related category beckons companies adept in bespoke maintenance solutions or those capable of handling extensive service portfolios. Particularly, SMEs may find compelling opportunities in such public contracts due to the comprehensive nature of the open procedure, which balances quality and price criteria. Business growth can be achieved by capitalising on this contract's maintenance demands and potential renewal periods, offering operational stability and expansion in service areas.

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Notice Title

Lift Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

This Contract is for lift servicing and maintenance, call outs, minor and major works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060347
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035128-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COTSWOLD LIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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