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Provision of Servicing of Passenger and Commercial Lifts

City of York Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 09:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 May 2026 at 15:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 15:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Servicing of Passenger and Commercial Lifts" to RUBAX LIFTS LIMITED. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, encompasses the maintenance, repair, and installation of lifts across approximately 32 buildings, ranging from historic libraries to modernised schools and offices in the region of York, UK. The contract, signed on 25 June 2026 and commencing on the same date, is valued at approximately GBP 460,000 (excluding VAT) and will run until 24 June 2028, with an option for a further two-year extension contingent upon performance. The contract's primary focus is on ensuring that all service requests meet the specified service level agreement (SLA) criteria, thereby maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and reliability.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in lift servicing and maintenance to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in regions that value compliance with British Standards. Companies with a strong understanding of the complexities involved in servicing both historic and modern buildings would find this contract beneficial for growth. Additionally, with 7 out of 11 bids in the final stage coming from SMEs, the tender was particularly competitive, highlighting a conducive environment for smaller enterprises to engage in substantial public sector work. Given its scale and scope, this contract offers an excellent platform for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in municipal projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Servicing of Passenger and Commercial Lifts

Notice Description

City of York Council (CYC) requires a contractor with extensive knowledge and experience in maintaining, repairing and installing commercial passenger and platform lifts in accordance with the latest relevant British Standards in a wide range of commercial properties. The contract will service approximately 32 buildings containing 27 passenger lifts and 19 platform lifts. The Lifts are of various ages and conditions. The buildings range from grade 1 listed Libraries to fully modernised Schools and Offices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions will be available for this contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065769
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063440-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of York Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBAX LIFTS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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