This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 10:30

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lancaster City Council, located at Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, focuses on "Lift Maintenance and Upgrades" within the works category. The council, classified as a public authority under sub-central government, sought to upgrade and maintain lifts in council properties through an open competition, a procurement method termed "Below threshold - open competition." The entire process transitioned from a tender stage, announced on 20th January 2026, to a subsequent award and contract conclusion by 12th May 2026. Stannah Lift Services Limited has been selected as the supplier for this contract, which spans from May 2026 to May 2032, with a gross contract value of £606,300. The contract notice was published on 10th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the lift maintenance and installation services sector, particularly those experienced in servicing large public infrastructure projects. Companies capable of delivering lift installation and maintenance services efficiently can leverage this contract as a platform for business growth, showcasing their proficiency on a high-profile public project. Although Stannah Lift Services Limited has secured the contract, understanding and participating in similar future tenders can allow businesses to establish themselves as preferred suppliers for government contracts, leveraging the visibility and credibility associated with such public sector engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lift Maintenance and upgrades

Notice Description

Upgrades to and maintenance to lifts in council properties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054653-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

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

45210000 - Building construction work

45313100 - Lift installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

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
£606,300 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 1 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANNAH LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

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