Planning

3 years lift servicing contract

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "3 years lift servicing contract," aimed at the servicing and maintenance of lifts across council properties on Orkney Mainland and linked islands. The procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, with a projected contract value of £150,000 over a term of three years, and possibilities for extension up to two years, dependent on performance and mutual agreement. The procurement process is expected to advance with a future notice due on 8th May 2026, inviting interested parties to engage with this opportunity located in the region UKM65.

This tender presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in lift servicing and maintenance, particularly those experienced in regulatory compliance and offering long-term service solutions. Companies capable of providing high-quality maintenance across diverse lift types, including platform lifts, will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. With Orkney Islands Council acting as the buyer, businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in the services sector within the Orkney region should consider competing for this contract to broaden their market presence and secure a stable business relationship with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3 years lift servicing contract

Notice Description

3 years contract for the servicing and maintenance of 24 lifts (including 8 platform lifts) in various Council's properties to ensure compliance with current regulations. The properties are located on Orkney Mainland or linked islands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for a 3 years contract to maintain and service the lifts in council owned and/or occupied buildings to comply with the current regulations in force at the time. Subjected to satifastory performance and agreement of both parties, the contract can be further extended up to 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830048
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554378
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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