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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for the servicing, repairs, and maintenance of lifts within its jurisdiction, including various council buildings such as schools and sheltered housing complexes. The procurement process was conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal using an open procedure. The award, made to Pickerings Europe Ltd on 28th July 2025, marks the completion of this contracting process. With a contract value of £211,473.63, the initial tender was announced on 14th March 2025 and saw active tender and award phases until the contract signing. The industry category falls under general public services, specifically the CPV code 50750000 for lift maintenance, with the service area located in East Renfrewshire, UKM83.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies that specialise in lift servicing and maintenance. It suits well-established businesses with a demonstrable track record in emergency response service and the capability to perform remedial works on auto dialler systems. Such opportunities can benefit large-scale enterprises and SMEs looking to enhance their portfolios within public service contracts. The council's commitment to community benefits and requiring prompt payment to subcontractors presents additional advantages, encouraging the participation of diverse businesses, particularly those that can contribute to economic, social, and environmental wellbeing in the area.

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Notice Title

Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance to Lifts within East Renfrewshire Council

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of servicing, repairs and maintenance to lifts within East Renfrewshire Council. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of servicing, repairs and maintenance to lifts within East Renfrewshire Council. The works comprise of regular servicing of all lifts throughout the Council including within the housing department. Works also include but not limited to the general repairs and maintenance of various East Renfrewshire Council Buildings (including schools and sheltered housing complexes) on a 24-hour 365 days emergency response service in accordance with the priority schedule detailed in the contract document to enable emergency work to be carried out in compliance with the Contract Conditions. Emergency call outs will be required in case of entrapments via emergency call system within the lifts. Additionally some lifts may require remedial works to auto dialler systems.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: 2x12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792334
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,473 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the end of the contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pickerings Europe Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526055
    Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance to Lifts within East Renfrewshire Council - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of servicing, repairs and maintenance to lifts within East Renfrewshire Council. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536540
    Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance to Lifts within East Renfrewshire Council - East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the provision of servicing, repairs and maintenance to lifts within East Renfrewshire Council. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

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