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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council focuses on providing Lift Maintenance Services across various locations in West Northamptonshire, described under the CPV code 50750000 for lift-maintenance services. The contract was awarded directly via a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. It falls under the services industry category and is supported by the EEM Lifts Services Framework. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract start date of 11 February 2025 and an expiration date of 10 February 2027, with the possibility of extending to 10 February 2028. The award, dated 5 June 2026, specifies Midland Lift Services as the contractor, with the contract valued at £190,412. The maintenance services are to be delivered at sites in the UKF24 region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance services. Although the tender was awarded directly, understanding the framework and the rationale behind such awards can position businesses for future opportunities. Companies in the maintenance services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Midland Lift Services, could benefit from engaging with regional and local government frameworks, such as the EEM Lifts Services Framework, for direct contracts. This tender highlights the importance of being listed or associated with such frameworks to gain access to government contracts that might not be tendered openly.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Service Contract providing routine planned preventative maintenance at sites across various West Northamptonshire locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off via the EEM Lifts Services LOT 2 Framework Ref WNC0075(1&2)-25-655. 2 year fixed term, with a 12 month option to extend.

Procurement Information

Awarded directly via EEM Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053229-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,412 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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

MIDLAND LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

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