Tender

Invitation to Tender for Lift Maintenance Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking submissions for an open tender titled "Invitation to Tender for Lift Maintenance Services" under the public authority sub-central government classification. This active procurement process is focused on providing comprehensive lift maintenance services across high rise buildings, public buildings and schools, as well as residential properties within the Sandwell area, United Kingdom (UKG37 region). The tender, identified as SMBC 26025, encompasses several lots with distinct requirements and offers an electronic submission option. Key dates include the closing deadline on Monday, 1 June 2026, at 15:00 hrs, and an enquiry period ending on 26 May 2026. This procurement adheres to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 and follows an open procedure method to ensure broad participation and competition.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in lift maintenance, repair, and service sectors. With the contract covering different segments such as high-rise, public buildings and schools, plus residential settings, businesses with capabilities to provide a 365-day, 24-hour emergency service including weekends and bank holidays will find this particularly advantageous. It is befitting for medium-sized enterprises, as the procurement method allows SMEs to participate by submitting bids on all or selective lots. The split into three lots enables companies to target their expertise on specific types of buildings and services which can lead to growth and expansion through gaining a foothold in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Lift Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The contract consists of 3 key areas of activities in maintaining the lifts listed within this document. These key areas of work will be divided into 3 Lots. A Participant can apply to undertake one or all the Lots. By submitting a tender, all Participants will commit to undertaking works in the area to which they are appointed. The 3 lots are as detailed below: - Lot 1 - High Rise Carry out cyclical service, maintenance, breakdowns, repairs to all traction and hydraulic passenger/goods lifts in accordance with the installations as detailed within tender document and service and maintenance schedule. Lot 1 comprising of 108 lifts and equipment to the high-rise flats sited within the six towns of the borough of Sandwell. Lot 2 - Public Buildings and Schools Carry out regular Maintenance, service, breakdowns, repairs to passenger/ goods lifts, stair lifts platform lifts and other lifting aids sited within Public Buildings and Schools to be undertaken upon each installation on a monthly/Quarterly/Annual or six-monthly basis. Duties appropriate to the undertaking of the day to day breakdown call out repairs when requested to do so, in accordance with the detailed specification within the tender document and the service and Maintenance Schedule. Lot 2 comprising of 158 lifts and equipment. Lot 3 - Residential Carry out service, repair, maintenance, removal and reinstatement of powered lifting aids sited within council/private residential properties in accordance with the detailed specification within tender document and the service and maintenance schedule. Lot 3 comprising of 1,652 powered lifting and equipment. Important note: All lots require a complete 365 days, 24 hours emergency breakdown Service, including Weekends and Bank Holidays. Closing date: Monday 01 June 2026 at 15:00hrs

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Rise

Lot 2

Public Buildings and Schools

Lot 3

Residential

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ff2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040300-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,484,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,484,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL 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
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

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