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26 Jun 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves Great Places Housing Group Limited, a public authority based in Manchester, UK, who concluded procurement with their partner, LECS (UK) LTD, a supplier based in Eastbourne. The contract, awarded on 26th June 2026, focuses on lift and escalator consulting services in the goods category. The procurement process is marked as complete, with the contract period commencing on 3rd November 2025 and concluding on 2nd November 2027. The procurement method is classified as below the threshold but unknown details. The industry classification is centred around lifts, skip hoists, escalators, elevators, and conveyors, intended for delivery within the UKD region. The contract's gross value is reported at £50,000.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in lift and escalator engineering consulting services. Firms equipped with expertise in lifts, conveyors, and related machinery can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio, particularly within the framework of public authority projects. The contract, aimed at small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), such as LECS (UK) LTD, underscores the potential for growth by collaborating with housing associations to enhance infrastructure solutions in public domains. The procurement process, although below the threshold, presents a pathway for firms to secure contracts in the public sector, benefiting from established relationships and visibility in governmental projects.

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Notice Title

LECS (UK) Ltd

Notice Description

lift and escalator consulting engineers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060237-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways

42417000 - Elevators and conveyors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LECS (UK

Further Information

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