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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The 'South East Consortium Lifts Framework' is a planned tender process managed by SEC PROCUREMENT LIMITED T/A SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level. This initiative aims to establish a framework connecting qualified contractors to housing providers for servicing, maintenance, repairs, and installation of passenger lifts. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with key activities including supplier engagement sessions scheduled for 22 September 2026, and formal notices expected by 16 November 2026. The framework covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, UKK, and UKI, with the main procurement category classified as works.

This tender process presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in lift maintenance services and installation work. The framework accommodates both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive opportunity for diversified businesses aiming to expand their market presence within the UK's lift service industry. Participation in the market engagement activities allows businesses to contribute to the procurement strategy, providing an understanding of market requirements and enhancing their competitive edge when the framework is officially competed.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

South East Consortium Lifts Framework

Notice Description

This framework will be designed to connect our customers to qualified contractors with experience supporting housing providers with servicing, maintenance, repairs and installation of passenger lifts.

Planning Information

To support the development and continuous improvement of this framework, we have undertaken targeted stakeholder engagement with existing framework suppliers and participating contracting authorities. As part of this process, tailored questionnaires will be issued to those groups on 10 July 2026 to gather stakeholder-specific feedback, market intelligence and opportunities for service improvement. In the interests of transparency and to ensure that all interested organisations have an opportunity to contribute to the engagement process, we are also inviting the wider market to attend one of our Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) sessions. Supplier Engagement Session: Potential suppliers and existing providers are invited to attend a supplier engagement session on: Date: 22 September 2026 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Organisations wishing to attend should register their interest using the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CfcaesU-l0Scrk5176QSn0FFqmmLKphErJqxOpXWQ6ZUQ0lNM0kyNUJBRExOWFdJVVhOUVdXUUE5Wi4u Please note that attendance is limited to registered participants. Microsoft Teams invitations and joining instructions will be issued to those who register via the relevant form as above. South East Consortium is conducting these activities solely to inform the development of its requirements and procurement strategy. Participation in the questionnaires, PME sessions or any other engagement activity will not provide any organisation with an advantage in any future procurement exercise, nor will non-participation disadvantage any organisation. Any future procurement opportunity will be competed openly and fairly in accordance with the relevant procurement legislation (Procurement Act 2023) and procurement principles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c55d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063716-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45313100 - Lift installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEC PROCUREMENT LIMITED T/A SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME9 8GA
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
West Downs
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

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