Tender

Lift Maintenance at the University of Huddersfield

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the maintenance and repair of lift installations across its campuses. This open procedure, identified as tender PS2026-004, falls under the services category and specifically targets the lift maintenance industry. Interested parties should note the tender closes on 24th April 2026 at 12:00. The procurement process is situated in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, within the region UKE44. Key milestones include the end of the enquiry period on 22nd April 2026 and the anticipated award period concluding by 8th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lift maintenance and repair services, offering potential growth by establishing a relationship with a public authority. The contract period is initially set to start on 1st August 2026, with a two-year duration and the option for extensions, allowing for a potential five-year term. This open procedure encourages competition and invites small and medium-sized enterprises to participate, with suitability specifically noted for SMEs. Vendors capable of demonstrating robust expertise in mechanical and electrical building installations, alongside strong contract management skills, would be well-placed to compete in this process.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance at the University of Huddersfield

Notice Description

Tender for the maintenance, breakdown maintenance/emergency release Of passengers, repair, inspection & testing of lift installations at the University of Huddersfield's campuses. The works covered under this contract shall be for the supply and delivery of the maintenance of the passenger goods and accessibility lifts that the University has responsibility for be that owned or leased by the University. Please refer to the tender documentation for further information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Lifts./9623T87GAA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9623T87GAA

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The resulting agreement will have an initial duration of 2 years with the option to extend for a further x-year period x 3 times (2+1+1+1) subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is therefore 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06718a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026324-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire, TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

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