Tender

LOLER Inspections

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, is currently conducting a tender process for LOLER Inspections. The contracts involve Passenger Lifts, Goods Lifts, Dumb Waiters, Stair Lifts, and Tail Lifts on vehicles throughout various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This is an open procurement process titled "LOLER Inspections," with a total estimated contract value of GBP 1.45 million. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 19th June 2026, with the award period finalising by 28th August 2026. The procurement method involves a competitive flexible procedure, with submissions being accepted electronically via the Anchor E-Procurement Portal in English. The contract period is from 20th November 2026 to 19th November 2028, with potential renewals extending up to 2031.

This tender offers notable opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, as well as lift-maintenance services. Companies that can demonstrate superior quality control, as highlighted by the 60% weight given to quality in the award criteria, and competitive cost structures—as outlined in the tender criteria—are well positioned to compete. Organisations with the capability to adapt to potential changes in legislation, asset management systems, and portfolio adjustments during the contract term would find participating in this tender advantageous. Moreover, the two-stage process, involving a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT), allows businesses to showcase their capacity and innovative solutions, fostering long-term partnerships with the Anchor Hanover Group.

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Notice Title

LOLER Inspections

Notice Description

Anchor are procuring a new contract in relation to LOLER Inspections for the following assets: Passenger Lifts, Goods Lifts, Dumb Waiters, Stair Lifts and Tail Lifts on vehicles. Please refer to the Information for Tenders document for detailed description of requirements and relevant tender documentation. If you are interested in this opportunity, please register on our eProcurement portal by following the link below: https://anchor.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 years (1 + 1 + 1 )

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045492-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,458,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,458,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2026 - 19 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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