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Planned and Reactive Lift Maintenance

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Reading Borough Council for the project "Planned and Reactive Lift Maintenance," involves delivery of maintenance services in residential properties managed by the council. The contracting process, identified by the ocid 'ocds-h6vhtk-067682', has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £1,250,000 and signed on 31st May 2024. The industry falls under lift-maintenance services (CPV code: 50750000) and is held in the region UKJ11, covering Reading. The procurement method employed was limited, specifically a procedure conducted without prior publication due to the directive's scope exceptions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance services, particularly large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling maintenance needs for residential complexes. Rubax Lifts Limited, a large company based in Warrington, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the competitive advantage for established firms with experience in handling regional authority contracts. Successful engagement in such contracts can lead to sustained partnerships with public sector organisations, boosting business visibility and expertise in specialised maintenance services.

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Notice Title

Planned and Reactive Lift Maintenance

Notice Description

Delivery of planned and reactive lift maintenance in residential properties owned and managed by the Authority

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of planned and reactive lift maintenance in residential properties owned and managed by the Authority

Procurement Information

Contract was let via a compliant framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067682
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBAX LIFTS

Further Information

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