This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 15:28

PlanningUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 11:33

Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester, located at Parkgate Road in Chester, is currently at the tender stage for the contractual provision of lift maintenance services. The procurement, under the "Lift-maintenance services" category with CPV codes 42416100 and 50750000, is using the open procedure method. This open tender is aimed at securing one contract to manage and execute these services across the University’s facilities, ensuring compliance with SFG20 service delivery standards. Key milestones include the tender submission deadline set for 10:00 AM on 17th August 2026, with an anticipated award date by 11th September 2026, and the contract commencement scheduled for 14th September 2026, running through to 31st October 2029, with potential renewals extending the contract until 31st October 2031.

This tender invites companies with expertise in lift maintenance and management service delivery to engage in an opportunity for business growth by partnering with a respected educational institution. Ideal participants are businesses already in the mechanical maintenance and lift servicing industry, particularly those familiar with CAFM software and capable of meeting precise technical and commercial criteria, with weights of 65% and 35%, respectively. The open procedure and the inclusion of a comprehensive portal for electronic submissions create an accessible opportunity for both established firms and SMEs aiming to broaden their portfolio and enter new markets through securing contracts with reputable public authorities like the University of Chester.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Lift Maintenance Services 2026 ITT

Notice Description

This is now the Invitation to Tender stage following the Market Engagement stage. University of Chester is now inviting tenders via the open procedure for the Provision of Lift Maintenance Services throughout the University. It is planned to award one contract for the co-ordination, management, administration and completion of these services. Please note that any future lift installation works would be by separate tender and are not part of the scope or requirements for this tender. All maintenance services would be delivered to SFG20 requirements, and the administration and management of these tasks would be required to be delivered using the University's CAFM software Q2 from Quantarc. Full details of the specification and requirements are outlined in the tender document set which are available via the University's In-Tend portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years (1 + 1 years) subject to satisfactory performance and University requirements

Planning Information

For information and interest at this stage. If you would like to arrange a Teams call with the Estates team please express interest via the University of Chester In-Tend portal and send a correspondence message.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068854-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416120 - Goods lifts

42416130 - Mechanical lifts

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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