Planning

Lift and Escalator Consultant Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 06:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, operating as a central government public authority from London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Lift and Escalator Consultant Framework." This process focuses on services in the building consultancy industry, specifically for lift and escalator asset management and project delivery, and is categorized under utilities special regime. This planned procurement has a projected gross value of £15,600,000 and is divided into two lots covering asset management and project delivery. The communication outlines a future notice date of 16 June 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 6 October 2027 and conclude on 6 September 2035, providing long-term opportunities for interested parties.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the building consultancy sector, particularly those offering expertise in lift and escalator services. Companies engaged in asset management, technical leadership, and project engineering will find this framework beneficial for expanding their market presence. Given the procurement's inclusion of SMEs and VCSEs, smaller businesses and social enterprises could be well-poised to participate and potentially secure roles as consultants, thus aiding in business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift and Escalator Consultant Framework

Notice Description

L&E asset management and project delivery consultancy suppliers shall provide consultancy support for the following lift and escalator activities which is split into two lots: Lot 1 - Asset Management and Maintenance covering technical leadership, asset management maintenance, assurance and handover Lot 2 - Project Delivery covering Project Engineering, Client Representative and Principal Designer for High Street Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a028
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047461-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2027 - 6 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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