Tender

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

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

Citizen Housing Group Ltd, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the provision of LOLER Compliant Safety Inspection Services for their lifting equipment. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks experienced service providers capable of delivering these services. The contract, valued at an estimated £120,000 over its potential two-year duration, runs initially from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possible 12-month extension. This open competition is classified under the industry category of machinery-inspection services for lifting and handling equipment. Interested parties must submit their bids via the Citizen In-tend portal by 20th February 2026, 12:00 PM, with any inquiries to be made by 11:59 AM on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety inspections and compliance services for mechanical and lifting equipment. Companies with a strong track record in delivering quality service under economic, social, and environmental considerations will find this contract particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses that can provide competitive pricing, alongside high-quality service points, stand a better chance of securing this contract. The tender's focus on regional involvement further supports local businesses in the UKG region, offering a platform for economic growth and development. Potential bidders are encouraged to ensure they meet the submission criteria via the specified electronic portal to fully capitalise on this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011528-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@citizenhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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