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Replacement and Refurbished Lifts at Council blocks during the 2025-26 Financial Year

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has awarded the contract for the replacement and refurbishment of lifts in Council blocks for the 2025-26 financial year. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with E.A. FOULDS LIMITED securing the contract. This project involves the installation of refurbished passenger/goods lifts at one multi-storey block and the installation of replacement lifts at two low-rise blocks located in Leeds, under the industry category of lift installation work. The contract started on 2nd April 2026 and will conclude on 29th May 2026, with a gross value of £533,700. This procurement was executed using a limited method, which involved below-threshold competition.

This tender can foster business growth for companies specialising in lift installation, particularly those offering refurbished solutions. The contract could be particularly suited for SMEs similar to E.A. FOULDS LIMITED, which focus on providing specialised engineering and maintenance services within the public sector infrastructure domain. The opportunity for competition under limited procurement methods presents a favourable environment for smaller businesses to leverage their expertise and grow their portfolio by participating in local authority projects.

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Notice Title

Replacement and Refurbished Lifts at Council blocks during the 2025-26 Financial Year

Notice Description

Appointment of a contractor to deliver refurbished passenger/goods lifts at one multi-storey block and replacement lifts at two low-rise blocks in Leeds. Pre-tender estimate PS500,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034489-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£444,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.A. FOULDS

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