Tender

Lift Maintenance (Provision of)

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 15:53

Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Sunderland College has issued a tender for the provision of Lift Maintenance services, categorised under repair and building maintenance services. The contract is situated in Sunderland, United Kingdom, specifically at the Bede Campus on Durham Road. Currently, in the tender stage, the process follows an open procurement method, inviting competition below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system by 21st April 2026 at 12:00 pm. The contract is slated to commence on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2029, with potential renewal options extending the contract period for up to two additional 12-month terms.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building maintenance, particularly those offering lift servicing and reactive maintenance solutions. Firms with expertise in scheduled preventative maintenance and the capability to respond to call-outs promptly will be well-suited to compete. The focus on quality service delivery, mobilisation, exit, added value, and social value alongside competitive cost criteria suggests an advantageous opportunity for those in the service industry seeking to expand their clientele with a reputable public sector organisation like City of Sunderland College.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance (Provision of)

Notice Description

The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of Lift Maintenance. Servicing Only provision Include (but not limited to) scheduled servicing and planned preventative maintenance. An additional rate card to be provided to include (but not limited to) call outs, parts and labour for reactive maintenance.

Planning Information

The College notified potential suppliers of its intention to advertise this opportunity. This notification was for market awareness purposes only and did not confer any advantage on any supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028684-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

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