This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 12:33

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

A recent procurement process carried out by Leeds Beckett University, a sub-central government public authority, involved a contract for comprehensive lift refurbishment and maintenance. This process, under the title "787SB Lift Maintenance & Refurbishment," encompasses services for the university's Leeds City and Headingley campuses, with a contract value of £600,000. The open procedure was utilised, highlighting a competitive tendering environment. The procurement stage has concluded, with Rubax Lifts Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Warrington, awarded the contract. The contract period begins on 15th June 2026 and extends until 14th June 2028, with potential renewal for an additional two years, signifying a significant opportunity in the lift-maintenance services industry category.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance and refurbishment, particularly SMEs, to engage with a prominent educational institution. The award process considered a balance of price and quality, with criteria focusing on technical capability, resources, operational plans, and social value. Companies capable of delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions can expand their portfolio and influence within the public sector through such contracts. The completion of this tender illustrates a structured opportunity for growth, benefiting suppliers with robust quality management and operational capabilities across the specified locations in Leeds, United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

787SB Lift Maintenance & Refurbishment

Notice Description

Fully comprehensive lift refurbishment and maintenance contract at Leeds Beckett University, covering the refurbishment and ongoing maintenance of lifts across the Leeds City and Headingley campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051394-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS6 3QS
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Weetwood
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBAX LIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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