Invitation to Tender for Lift Maintenance Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderCancellation

03 Jun 2026 at 13:06

TenderUpdate

20 May 2026 at 10:01

Tender

01 May 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council initiated a procurement process for lift maintenance services across different sectors within their jurisdiction, including high-rise buildings, public facilities such as schools, and residential properties. This process, associated with the Open Contracting ID "ocds-h6vhtk-068ff2" and tender ID "SMBC 26025", was structured into three distinct lots, each representing a sector of maintenance services required. The industry category is maintenance services, specifically focusing on lift maintenance, with services extending across locations primarily within the UKG37 region, including Oldbury, United Kingdom. Initially, the procurement procedure was at the active stage, set under an open procedure method, with a closing date for tender submissions on 1st June 2026. However, the tender was subsequently cancelled on 3rd June 2026 due to technical considerations necessitating further investigation, as outlined in the cancellation notice.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses involved in lift maintenance and repair services. Companies proficient in providing comprehensive maintenance solutions, capable of responding to emergency breakdowns on a 24/7 basis, and offering services in both public and private sectors would find this tender advantageous. The procurement was structured to be inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with criteria favouring both qualitative and price-based evaluations. Each lot catered to different market needs, potentially allowing specialised companies to showcase expertise in specific sectors like high-rises, schools, and residential environments. Given the tender's substantial financial value and the provision of recurring service requirements, it could serve as a reliable growth avenue for businesses able to meet the tender specifications and operational capacity requirements in the Sandwell region.

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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/052381-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

Notice Documents

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