Planning

The Servicing, Maintenance & Repair of Domestic Lifts & Hoists Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 10:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon is planning a procurement process titled "The Servicing, Maintenance & Repair of Domestic Lifts & Hoists Contract," focusing on the services industry within the UK, specifically in Uxbridge, United Kingdom. This contract, still in the planning stage as of 11 March 2026, is expected to begin on 1 September 2026 and run initially for three years, with potential extensions. Key dates include a deadline for pre-market engagement on 23 March 2026, encouraging suppliers to participate by contacting mbreen@hillingdon.gov.uk. The procurement method involves anticipated market engagement prior to officially advertising the opportunity.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lift maintenance and servicing within the healthcare sector. The contract encompasses servicing roughly 450 assets across various housing and corporate sites, demanding a comprehensive planned servicing regime, reactive maintenance, and the execution of small works projects. Value-added businesses that are experienced in adhering to industry standards and possess the capacity to fulfil these needs could find substantial growth opportunities. Given the substantial contract value, including an estimated annual budget of £110,000, it caters especially well to SMEs due to its suitability criteria, providing a platform for businesses to expand their reach and operational capabilities within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Servicing, Maintenance & Repair of Domestic Lifts & Hoists Contract

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon wishes to appoint an experienced service provider for the servicing and maintenance of Stairlifts, Home lifts (Through floor-lifts, Vertical lifts and Wheelchair lifts) and hoists ensuring compliance with all relevant industry, manufacturers and safety standards. The contract is to include Hillingdon Council's housing stock clients of circa 450 assets covering General Needs Housing, Sheltered Housing, Supported Housing, Corporate sites and private dwellings where required. The contractor will provide a planned servicing regime and reactive maintenance for repair and replacement as well as to undertake small works projects up to an approved threshold value for the asset types as stipulated. The anticipated contract duration will be 3 years with options to extend for a further 2+2 years with an estimated annual value of PS110k per annum. TUPE may apply to this procurement

Planning Information

To participate in our Pre-Market Engagement exercise please email to the following: mbreen@hillingdon.gov.uk Please quote "Domestic Lifts - market engagement" in the email title. (do not include any marking material) You will then be sent a short market engagement questionnaire, please then complete and return this by the stated deadline in the questionnaire. We would encourage all interested parties to register for free at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ where this opportunity will be advertised in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066703
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021665-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

44115600 - Stairlifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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