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2025 - 1076 Groupwide LOLER Safety Inspection Services for Citizen Lifting Equipment

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 08:20

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 14:56

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

Citizen Housing Group Ltd, a public authority in Birmingham, has undertaken a procurement process for "2025 - 1076 Groupwide LOLER Safety Inspection Services for Citizen Lifting Equipment." The contract pertains to safety inspection services compliant with LOLER regulations for lifting and handling equipment. The procurement method was an open competition beneath the threshold, aiming to procure suitable service providers. The tender commenced on the 9th of February 2026, with the award notified on 31st March 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £160,000 over its duration, commencing on the 4th of May 2026, and concluding on the 3rd of May 2027, with an option of a year's extension based on KPI performance. The industry category focuses on machinery inspection services, and the procurement stage reached completion on 17th April 2026. Delivery aligns with participating actively in the socio-economic and environmental welfare of the region, specifically in West Midlands, UKG32.

This tender represents a promising growth opportunity for businesses involved in machinery inspection services, particularly those experienced in LOLER compliance. With a contract value of £60,000 per annum, the winning supplier has significant potential for economic engagement, enhancing business visibility and consolidating service capabilities in compliance and environmental responsibility. Companies that can deliver high-quality inspection services and demonstrate social value commitments can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and prestigious project involvement. Large-scale entities such as MAND PLS, involved in this contract, are particularly well-placed to compete due to their resources and expertise in handling safety inspection services on a broader scale, ensuring both customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

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Notice Title

2025 - 1076 Groupwide LOLER Safety Inspection Services for Citizen Lifting Equipment

Notice Description

Citizen wishes to tender for the provision of LOLER Compliant Safety Inspection Services to ensure that we receive an excellent service, which represents value for money. We are seeking to procure the services of suitably experienced service providers with the capability to deliver the required services and who best meet the need of Citizen and its customers. The estimated value of the Project is PS60,000 per annum (p.a.), and PS120,000 over the duration of the agreement. The contract will be let for a duration of 12 Months with an option to extend by a further 12 Months, subject to satisfactory performance against KPI's. The appointed service provider will be required to participate actively in the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area surrounding the location of contract delivery. In tender evaluations, contract performance conditions may specifically relate to social, economic, and environmental considerations. If you wish to express an interest in this project please ensure you are registered and logged into our Portal. The 'Express Interest' button will only appear on the Tender Management page if you are logged in. Applicants are advised to ensure that they do not base their submission on discussions with any other member of Citizen Staff. If you require any clarification on matters contained within the Tender Documents, you must do so via Correspondence of the Citizen E-Procurement portal. Failure to observe this requirement may result in your bid being eliminated. Please note that in the case of tender clarifications where appropriate, answers will be circulated to all tenderers. NB: Should you require assistance or clarification on the use of In-Tend, please contact In-Tend support on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. You must upload your bid by using the 'Attach Documents' button and your return must be submitted via 'Submit Return' on the Citizen E-Procurement portal before the deadline date provided in the project details. You will have the option to modify you bid up until the deadline.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 12 months with an additional 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034965-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42416100 - Lifts

42416120 - Goods lifts

42416130 - Mechanical lifts

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAND PLS

Further Information

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