Planning

Lift & Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance & Repairs

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 08:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited, a public authority sub-central government body, is overseeing the procurement process for "Lift & Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance & Repairs" across its operational regions in the United Kingdom. This particular process is in the planning stage, with a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ) scheduled, aiming for supplier responses by 12:00 pm on 5th June 2026. The primary industry category is services, specifically lift-maintenance services. The project value is estimated at £7,572,420 with gross potential of £9,086,904. Businesses are encouraged to engage with this preliminary market engagement exercise, as it aims to gauge market interest and inform the final procurement strategy.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in lift maintenance and related services. Given the scope involves extensive service and repair work across multiple regions, businesses with robust regional coverage and capacity stand to benefit. While the engagement exercise held by Aster Group does not confer advantage in future procurement processes, it allows participants to shape potential amendments in the approach, marking an important consideration for businesses looking to influence procurement in their favour and increase their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift & Lifting Equipment Servicing, Maintenance & Repairs

Notice Description

Aster Group is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise in relation to a proposed procurement for the servicing, maintenance, repair and associated remedial works for lift and lifting equipment assets across its operational regions. The purpose of this engagement is to: * gauge overall market interest in the opportunity * understand likely bidder appetite by lot * assess supplier capacity and regional coverage * inform the final procurement structure and lotting approach * identify any barriers to participation or delivery risks. Please note: * This exercise does not form part of a formal procurement process and is not a call for competition. * Participation in this exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. * Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Stage 1 consultation has already been completed based on the current draft specification and therefore only limited amendments to the scope/specification are anticipated. * The Authority reserves the right to amend the proposed procurement and lotting strategy following completion of this engagement exercise. The proposed service specification is attached in Appendix A. Please submit responses to the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire though In-tend by 12 noon on Friday 5th June 2026.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ) to inform procurement process. Please find the PMEQ contained within the below link, registration will be required where a supplier account isn't already held: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home The deadline for response is Friday 5th of June at 12:00pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046801-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,572,420 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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