Award

Service & Maintenance of Lifts

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 15:22

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 15:25

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council initiated a public procurement process for the service and maintenance of lifts, including routine servicing, statutory inspections, and maintenance activities of lifts within the county borough. The contracting authority, located in Porth, Wales, utilised an open procurement method which covers services under the lift-maintenance category. The tender stage occurred with the submission period ending on 10th February 2026, followed by the award stage set to conclude by 9th March 2026. The award was eventually made to Cardiff Lift Company Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise from Cardiff, indicating the completion status of the contract with an effective period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, inclusive of renewal options extending to 2030.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialised in lift maintenance services, particularly those tailored to servicing public authority needs under Welsh devolved regulations. Companies like Cardiff Lift Company Ltd, with a focus on quality and cost efficiency alongside social value, are well-suited to compete in such contracts. With a contract value exceeding £970,000, this engagement allows firms to establish long-term relationships with local government bodies, providing a stable business growth outlook while enhancing service portfolios to meet increasing public sector demand. SMEs can especially leverage their competitive edge in cost and quality to secure contracts in this evolving industry category.

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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/024181-2026
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
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
£808,750 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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