Lift consultant for replacement/upgrade lift programme

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES

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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire Partnership Homes is inviting tenders for a Lift Consultant to manage and design a lift replacement and upgrade programme, serving as both Principal Designer and project manager. This procurement falls under the project management consultancy services category with an open procedure as the procurement method. Interested businesses should note the key dates: enquiry period ends on 3rd July 2026, and tender submissions must be completed by 31st July 2026. The awarded contract is set to commence on 14th September 2026 and will conclude on 14th September 2029, with potential extensions. The project will be located in Northampton, United Kingdom, and carries an overall contract value of GBP 240,000 with a focus on quality over price.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in project management and lift consultancy, particularly those familiar with public sector projects, to potentially expand their portfolio through involvement in a high-value government contract. Suitable businesses include small and medium enterprises that can offer expertise in lift systems and project management within the public sector framework. The significant emphasis on quality criteria over price ensures that businesses providing high-level services will be favourably considered. The possibility of contract extension further enhances the potential for sustained business growth through this procurement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lift consultant for replacement/upgrade lift programme

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) are looking for a Consultant to undertake full design duties and additionally cover the Principal Designer role and project management duties for a planned programme of lift upgrades and replacements. The Consultant shall support NPH in developing a programme, assisting in a tender process for the procurement of an appropriate contractor to carry out both lift refurbishment/replacement works and additionally servicing and maintenance of our lift estate. Plus, act as NPH's authorised representative in the project management aspects of a lift replacement and refurbishment programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Should NPH take up the extension option available we reserve the right to extend the contract in a single 2 year period, or multiple periods totalling up to 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057440-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES
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

Further Information

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