Tender

Lift Maintenance and upgrades

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is inviting tenders for the maintenance and upgrades of lifts in council properties, classified under the building construction and installation services industries. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows the legal basis as set out by the UK Public General Acts of 2023. Located in Lancaster, UK, the contract has a gross value of GBP 562,000. The tender was published on 20th January 2026, with submissions due by noon on 19th February 2026. Interested parties should register on the ProContract North eTendering portal to access and submit the necessary documentation.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the lift maintenance and construction services sectors. Companies specialising in lift installation or possessing expertise in building construction are well-suited to compete for this project. With a contract period extending from March 13, 2026, to March 31, 2032, this long-term engagement offers a chance for robust business growth through municipal collaboration. Interested parties are encouraged to utilise this open competition to expand their business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift Maintenance and upgrades

Notice Description

Upgrades to and maintenance to lifts in council properties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004746-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways

45210000 - Building construction work

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£562,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£562,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Leighton Lewis
Contact Email
llewis@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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