Planning

NEPO408 - Lifts, Escalator & Related Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Refurbishment

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 13:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited is planning a procurement process under the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) framework, titled "NEPO408 - Lifts, Escalator & Related Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Refurbishment." This initiative focuses on services within the lifts and escalators industry category and spans multiple regions throughout the United Kingdom, including Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. The process, currently in the planning stage, will utilise an open procurement method, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate. Key dates include the future notice for tender submission by 19th November 2026, with a contract period slated from 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2031.

This tender provides beneficial opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and installation of lifts and escalators. With a gross value of £62.4 million, the contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in this comprehensive framework agreement, businesses can enhance their market presence across various public-sector settings and leverage the wide regional coverage for business expansion. The multi-lot, multi-supplier structure enables the fostering of long-term partnerships with NEPO members and associate members, thus enhancing potential business growth within the sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO408 - Lifts, Escalator & Related Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Refurbishment

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Framework award for Lifts, Escalator & Related Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Refurbishment . The Framework provides a compliant Multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for the maintenance, repair, refurbishment and installation of Lifts, Escalators and related equipment across a variety of public-sector settings throughout the United Kingdom. The Framework will be available to all Members and Associate Members of NEPO. A full list of NEPO Members is available here www.nepo.org/about and a full list of Associate Members is available here www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033807-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

42416400 - Escalators

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068213-2026-04-14T14:28:10+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-14T14:28:10+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-068213",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "033807-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033807-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-04-14T14:28:10+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-05014821",
            "name": "The Association of North East Councils Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "05014821"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PYVX-2132-JNMM"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Northern Design Centre",
                "locality": "Gateshead",
                "postalCode": "NE8 3DF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKC22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "cdpnepoteam@nepo.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.nepo.org",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-05014821",
        "name": "The Association of North East Councils Limited"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "NEPO408",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "NEPO408 - Lifts, Escalator & Related Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Refurbishment",
        "description": "The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Framework award for Lifts, Escalator & Related Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Refurbishment . The Framework provides a compliant Multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for the maintenance, repair, refurbishment and installation of Lifts, Escalators and related equipment across a variety of public-sector settings throughout the United Kingdom. The Framework will be available to all Members and Associate Members of NEPO. A full list of NEPO Members is available here www.nepo.org/about and a full list of Associate Members is available here www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "42416100",
                        "description": "Lifts"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "42416400",
                        "description": "Escalators"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "50750000",
                        "description": "Lift-maintenance services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "GG",
                        "country": "GG",
                        "countryName": "Guernsey"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "IM",
                        "country": "IM",
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "JE",
                        "country": "JE",
                        "countryName": "Jersey"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 62400000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2031-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-11-19T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}