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Service and Maintenance of Lifts

The Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 Apr 2026 at 13:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 12:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre, located in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the service and maintenance of passenger and goods lifts. The procurement, led by the public authority under central government classification, was carried out through a direct award method. This decision was necessitated by the need to include all lifts within the building under a single contract to maintain commercial viability. Vertical Movement Services Limited, based in Solihull, has been awarded the contract, which spans from 30 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an option for renewal upon satisfactory performance. The contract, valued at GBP 370,390 net, was signed on 28 April 2026, with the total gross amount reaching GBP 444,468.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses in the lift maintenance services sector, particularly those with experience in handling legacy systems and comprehensive facility management. Companies that specialise in services and maintenance for commercial client operations may find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their business scope. SMEs, such as Vertical Movement Services Limited, were deemed suitable for providing their specialised technical expertise, ensuring the lifts at this prominent government trading fund are maintained efficiently. This procurement process underscores the importance of identifying reliable suppliers willing to manage complex systems, thereby enabling continuity in operations and mitigating potential financial disruptions during high-profile events hosted by the centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of Lifts

Notice Description

Servicing and maintenance of passenger and goods lifts at the QEII Centre

Procurement Information

VMS Ltd is the only supplier who is willing to maintain the legacy goods lift at the QEII Centre. In isolation, maintenance of this lift is not commercially viable and therefore the QEII Centre has decided to incorporate all lifts within the building in the contract. Without the goods lift the operation of the Centre for its intended purpose would be severely curtailed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068422
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£370,390 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£370,390 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3EE
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTICAL MOVEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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