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Schindler Lift Maintenance

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University has awarded a contract for the maintenance and repair of Schindler passenger and catering lifts, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Schindler Lift Maintenance," falls under the services industry category, specifically repair and maintenance services. The procurement process was conducted using a direct award method due to the specialised knowledge and proprietary software required for servicing these lifts. The award was announced on 25th February 2026, marking the procurement stage as complete, with the contract running from 25th February 2026 until 30th July 2030.

This direct award to SCHINDLER LTD. provides a unique opportunity for businesses involved in specialised lift technology and maintenance services. Companies possessing expertise in proprietary lift systems and with access to specific software updates and spare parts could find similar niche opportunities in targeted sectors. Although the contract focuses on maintenance services with Schindler’s unique operational requirements, businesses specialising in similar technology-driven services and repairs may find growth potential through collaboration or subcontracting arrangements, given Schindler’s monopoly over its specific lift components.

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Notice Title

Schindler Lift Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance, service and comprehensive repair agreement to cover Schindler made passenger and catering lifts for a five year period on a scheduled and reactive basis.

Procurement Information

Schindler lifts provide and install operational software updates as appropriate to the lifts. This software is not available legally to other parties and specialist knowledge is required for the correct installation and operational support of software updates. The lifts intelligent call system (unique to Schindler) relies on the software for its operation. Schindler lifts have sole rights to the spare parts required for the continued safe operation of the lifts, and as such charge premium rates for their parts to third parties and have control over the timeframe for supply. The Newton Tower lifts have been operational now for around 16 years and could require major repairs over the next five years, including replacement drives, ropes, brakes, etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016765-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHINDLER

Further Information

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