Tender

Lift Maintenance Services

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes, based in Greenock, UK, is inviting tenders for a comprehensive Lift Maintenance Services contract across approximately 55 passenger lifts within both high-rise and low-rise buildings in Inverclyde. The procurement, initiated on 1st April 2026, is in the Tender stage and utilises an open procedure. Interested parties have until 4th May 2026 at 12:00 PM to submit bids electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The contract spans an initial two-year period, with potential extensions for up to three additional years, under a 'comprehensive agreement' that includes planned preventative maintenance and emergency services. The industry focus is in 'Housing and community amenities' and is expected to commence immediately following the tender period.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in lift maintenance, particularly those with capabilities for emergency call-out services. Businesses that can demonstrate technical capacity, compliance with industry standards (such as LEIA membership), and a strong methodology are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, there is a 10% weighting for community benefits, encouraging bidders to propose contributions towards local job creation, environmental initiatives, and other community-enhancing activities. This project offers stable, extended business potential with an opportunity to gain a foothold in public-sector contracts within the UK housing sector.

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Notice Title

Lift Maintenance Services

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes wish to procure the services of an experienced and competent contractor to undertake Lift Maintenance for properties within Inverclyde. Generally the works will include:- - The comprehensive servicing and maintenance of circa 55 passenger lifts within High rise and Low rise buildings. - The provision of an emergency call out and repair services. The contract will be a 'comprehensive agreement' (inclusive agreement), where there will be an annual charge per lift which includes all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits, all repairs call out and labour charges (within and out of normal working hours) and parts (excluding major refurbishments) More detailed information regarding the scope of the service required is provided in the specification document attached as Appendix E. The current Lift Estate is detailed within Appendix F.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes wish to procure the services of an experienced and competent contractor to undertake Lift Maintenance for properties within Inverclyde. Generally the works will include:- - The comprehensive servicing and maintenance of circa 55 passenger lifts within High rise and Low rise buildings. - The provision of an emergency call out and repair services. The contract will be a 'comprehensive agreement' (inclusive agreement), where there will be an annual charge per lift which includes all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits, all repairs call out and labour charges (within and out of normal working hours) and parts (excluding major refurbishments) More detailed information regarding the scope of the service required is provided in the specification document attached as Appendix E. The current Lift Estate is detailed within Appendix F. The Contractor must satisfy himself before tendering as to the plant to be serviced and the conditions under which the work is to be carried out. Bidders should arrange a Site Visit by contacting RCH's Facilities Coordinator Alison Borthwick: Email Alison.Borthwick@riverclydehomes.org.uk Interested parties must first evidence to River Clyde Homes via the SPD that they have the requisite technical capacity, and experience to undertake works of this nature before they will be taken forward to the full tender evaluation.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial 2-year period. RCH may wish, at its sole discretion, to extend any resultant agreement for a further 3, 12 month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828240
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552996
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416130 - Mechanical lifts

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
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2031

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UZ
Post Town
Paisley
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
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552996
    Lift Maintenance Services - River Clyde Homes wish to procure the services of an experienced and competent contractor to undertake Lift Maintenance for properties within Inverclyde. Generally the works will include:- - The comprehensive servicing and maintenance of circa 55 passenger lifts within High rise and Low rise buildings. - The provision of an emergency call out and repair services. The contract will be a 'comprehensive agreement' (inclusive agreement), where there will be an annual charge per lift which includes all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits, all repairs call out and labour charges (within and out of normal working hours) and parts (excluding major refurbishments) More detailed information regarding the scope of the service required is provided in the specification document attached as Appendix E. The current Lift Estate is detailed within Appendix F.

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