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Dartford Family Hub - Lift Replacement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 10:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the Dartford Family Hub - Lift Replacement project, under the award stage. The contract was awarded to PIP lift services Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Essex. The procurement was conducted below the threshold, utilising an unknown process type, and focused on the works category, specifically on lift installation work. The contractual period commenced on 26th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2026. This project was situated in Maidstone, United Kingdom, within the UKJ45 region, and followed legal parameters set by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for specialists in lift installation and related construction services. SMEs, particularly those with experience in enclosed platform lift installations, are well-positioned to contend in similar procurement opportunities offered by public authorities like Kent County Council. By engaging in these public procurement projects, companies can expand their portfolio within the public sector, thereby supporting long-term business growth. Additionally, such contracts serve to enhance credibility and visibility for suppliers in the niche market of specialised installation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dartford Family Hub - Lift Replacement

Notice Description

Dartford Family Hub - Enclosed Platform Lift Replacement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008346-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,052 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIP LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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