Tender

Stairlift & Hoist Maintenance Contract

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for its Stairlift & Hoist Maintenance Contract, which is classified under building and facilities management services. The procurement process is conducted using an open procedure and aims to appoint a single contractor for a period of three years, beginning on 3rd August 2026, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. Interested bidders must submit their tenders by 18th May 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 11th May 2026. Located in Bolton, UKD3, United Kingdom, this procurement is conducted below the threshold for open competition under the Procurement Act 2023, with electronic submissions being accepted via www.the-chest.org.uk.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses involved in building and facilities management services, particularly those skilled in stairlift and hoist maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant expertise are encouraged to compete. The evaluation criteria emphasise price, quality, and social value, providing significant growth potential for businesses that excel in these areas. The contract offers a stable, long-term relationship with the Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, facilitating expansion within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Stairlift & Hoist Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for a Stairlift & Hoist Maintenance Contract which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Contract. This tender is to provide a Stairlift & Hoist Maintenance service to the Councils property portfolio. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 3 August 2026 for a period of three (3) years. There is the option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods. ***Please note this is a re-advertisement of the opportunity published December 2024.***

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A break clause after three years allows the Authority to review the providers and opt to extend for up to a further (2) two, twelve (12) month periods, but only if the providers continue to meet the contractual requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035052-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,565 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,565 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 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
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

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