Tender

Lift Maintenance

KARBON HOMES

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Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Karbon Homes, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, is seeking a contractor for its "Lift Maintenance" project across various premises in the Northeast and Yorkshire. This open procurement process, focused on lift maintenance services, requires contractors to provide maintenance, repairs, and a 24-hour emergency service. The tender, referenced as 202512-GS164 and valued at £720,000, is open until 8th May 2026, with the work expected to start on 1st June 2026. There are two lots: one covers Karbon Homes Operational Areas 1-8, and the other applies to 54 North Operational Areas 9 & 10. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, without reopening competition under the framework agreement, which runs until 31st May 2028, with possible extensions to 2030.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in lift maintenance services to expand within the public sector. Ideal bidders would include SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises that can meet high-quality service standards, as the award criteria heavily weigh quality (60%) alongside cost and social value considerations. Successful suppliers will ensure sustainable business growth through a secured framework agreement that guarantees exclusivity in the awarded lots and potential long-term collaboration until 2030.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance

Notice Description

Karbon Homes have numerous lifts in various premises throughout the Northeast and Yorkshire and require a comprehensive service whereby the Contractor undertakes, for a specified all-inclusive consideration, to carry out all or any maintenance, repairs or renewals which may be or become necessary and provide an emergency 24-hour service.

Lot Information

Karbon Homes Operational Areas 1- 8

Lift maintenance, repairs or renewals which may be or become necessary and an emergency 24-hour service within Karbon Homes Operational Areas 1- 8.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be for a period of 24 months with optional 2 x 12-month extensions.

54 North Operational Areas 9 & 10

Lift maintenance, repairs or renewals which may be or become necessary and an emergency 24-hour service within 54 North Operational Areas 9 & 10.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be for a period of 24 months with optional 2 x 12-month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032510-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 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
KARBON HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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