Tender

Procurement of Corporate Vehicle Tail Lift & Associated Equipment Maintenance Co

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 15:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 14:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the maintenance and repair of tail lifts fitted to its fleet of vehicles, including both passenger and goods vehicles, operational within the United Kingdom, specifically in Merseyside. This process is at the tender stage, inviting bids under an open competition model for the provision of testing, maintenance, and repair services. The procurement category is classified under services, with a focus on repair and maintenance services. The tender period closes on 30 April 2026, while the enquiry period ends on 24 April 2026. The contract, valued at £103,200, spans from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance, particularly those capable of providing specialised services for tail lifts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to participate, given the reserved participation criteria favouring these groups in the Merseyside region. Companies with expertise in maintaining vehicle lifts and providing statutory inspections can benefit from this procurement, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their business within the public sector. The successful bidder will be chosen based on a combination of quality, social value, and price, offering a competitive edge to businesses excelling in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Corporate Vehicle Tail Lift & Associated Equipment Maintenance Co

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council currently operate approximately 40 vehicles, both passenger and goods vehicles, fitted with tail lifts. These tail lift require regular maintenance, repair and statutory testing/inspections. Tenders are invited for the provision of a testing, maintenance and repair services for passenger & goods lifts fitted to Liverpool City Council vehicles

Planning Information

This procurement will be issued as an open tender on ProContract. All statutory and project‑specific notices will be published at the appropriate stages, containing all required information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028047-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£103,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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