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Urgent upgrade of three domestic lifts

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES LIMITED

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08 May 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the urgent upgrade of three domestic lifts was conducted by Northamptonshire Partnership Homes Limited, a regional authority based in Northampton, United Kingdom. The contract, classified under "Lift and escalator installation work," falls within the works industry category. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as complete. Key dates include the contract's signing on 6th May 2026. The geographical focus is on the UKF24 region, and the tender utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the existing contractor's expertise and a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the lift installation and maintenance industry, particularly those that specialise in upgrading and maintaining domestic lift systems. Companies with previous experience in refurbishment projects or those familiar with long-term servicing contracts would find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's direct award approach, leveraging a pre-existing framework agreement, benefits businesses that have already secured a place on such frameworks, allowing them to efficiently capitalise on their specialised knowledge and service provision capabilities. The primary supplier, RJ Lifts Group Limited, classified as an SME, underscores the potential for similar-sized enterprises to engage with regional authorities for procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Urgent upgrade of three domestic lifts

Notice Description

To upgrade 3No domestic lifts in blocks of residential flats.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 3 lifts have repeated and escalating breakdowns, with loss of reliability. The contract is to upgrade these lifts so that they are in service and reliable for residents.

Options: There is the option to extend for three months should there be any unforeseen circumstances whilst site work is carried out.

Procurement Information

The appointed contractor is our current servicing and maintenance contractor, and therefore has the required knowledge regarding our lifts. We have awarded a contract to them against a framework that allows for direct award, therefore a compliant process has already been completed in order for the supplier to gain a place on the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069498
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042474-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£613,565 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1DE
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RJ LIFTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice URLs

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