Award

Service & Maintenance of Lifts

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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Award

05 Mar 2026 at 15:25

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The South Wales region is seeing progress in lift maintenance services with a recent contract awarded by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council for the service and maintenance of lifts. This procurement process, identified as RCT25, falls under an open procedure and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The contract pertains to a variety of lifts including Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts, Goods Hoists, and Stair Lifts within Rhondda Cynon Taff. The tender process concluded with the award to Cardiff Lift Company Ltd, valued at £808,750, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026, extending potentially through March 2030, with an option for renewal. The award is currently pending, and the standstill period ends on 16th March 2026, marking an essential phase in this procurement journey.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance services, particularly for SMEs like Cardiff Lift Company Ltd, which secured the contract. The focus on quality and cost in the award criteria, comprising 35% on quality, 60% on cost, and 5% on social value, presents a significant opportunity for companies able to deliver high-standard services while maintaining competitive pricing. The contract's scope—covering routine servicing, statutory inspections, and maintenance activities—is highly relevant for companies experienced in maintaining various lift types, allowing those with the right expertise to thrive in the region. As such, businesses with an established presence or seeking to expand their operations in South Wales should consider similar opportunities for business growth within the governmental procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Service & Maintenance of Lifts

Notice Description

Service & Maintenance of Lifts to RCT Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020024-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£808,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-12-17

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTH
Postcode
CF39 9ST
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Porth
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF LIFT

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