Planning

Lift Servicing and Maintenance

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 15:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is currently in the planning stage. This process, titled "Lift Servicing and Maintenance," is aimed at servicing the lift requirements for five police forces within the South West region of the United Kingdom: Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. With a focus on the services industry, the procurement exercise involves maintaining a wide range of lift assets, including passenger, goods, and platform lifts. The current contract, due to expire in January 2027, prompts this early market engagement phase to identify best practices and innovations. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 20th February 2026 to engage in this pre-market engagement exercise, which serves to compile a final specification in collaboration with a professional lift consultant.

This tender offers tangible opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance and servicing, especially those that can provide innovative solutions and comply with statutory regulations to enhance operational availability and value for money. The procurement process invites participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making it suitable for businesses aiming to expand in the public sector services industry. The anticipated start date of the formal tender process is Spring 2026, targeting a broad consultation with the market to gather insights and input. Participating in this procurement process allows companies to influence the service specifications and establish a foothold in servicing the public sector's lift maintenance requirements across multiple police jurisdictions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Lift Servicing and Maintenance for Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Dorset Police

Planning Information

Contract Reference: SWPPS 1353 Contract Title: Lift Servicing and Maintenance THIS NOTICE IS FOR PRIOR INFORMATION ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFYING SUPPLIERS TO TAKE PART IN EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT AND IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. The five Police Forces within the South West region; Avon and Somerset Police, Devon & Cornwall Police, Wiltshire Police, Gloucestershire Police and Dorset Police have a contract in place for Lift Servicing and Maintenance with an expiry date of January 2027. As we approach the expiry, the Forces are seeking to engage with the market to identify best practices and statutory regulations, understand current service delivery innovations and ensure the new contracts provide maximum operational availability and value for money. The feedback received will inform the final specification, which is being compiled in collaboration with a professional lift consultant. The existing provision for lift servicing and maintenance is currently delivered across the five forces via a five-lot structure (one lot per force). The upcoming requirement will cover a wide range of assets, including passenger lifts, goods lifts and platform lifts situated within various environments such as administrative headquarters, local police stations and high-security custody suites. Existing lifts in the five force areas is as follows: Avon & Somerset Police – 28 Lifts Devon & Cornwall Police – 34 Lifts Dorset Police – 13 Lifts Gloucestershire Police – 7 Lifts Wiltshire Police – 6 Lifts The purpose of the Market Engagement Notice is for early engagement with the market prior to undertaking a formal tender process which is anticipated to commence in Spring 2026. The market engagement is to openly consult with the wider marketplace to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position. We will be seeking input from the supply market to inform our requirements, to inform our specification for the services and help identify routes to market. Please confirm your interest to participate in the SWPPS Market Engagement for Lift Servicing and Maintenance and receive the Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire, by responding to this notice to Emily.Hamill@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk. The Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire includes some customer background information and questions relevant to the project. We are open to brief Microsoft Teams clarification meetings upon request if there are specific areas you wish to discuss. A summary of any significant information shared during these meetings may be anonymised and published to all interested parties. The closing date for pre-market engagement questionnaire returns will be midday on Friday 20th February 2026. SWPPS are committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency. This market engagement exercise is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market testing and engagement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof to this notice. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for SWPPS. SWPPS are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011068-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416120 - Goods lifts

42416130 - Mechanical lifts

42419510 - Parts of lifts

45313100 - Lift installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.hamill@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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