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title: "Invitation to tender for the provision of contract for Service and Repair of Specialised Equipment"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Invitation to tender for the provision of contract for Service and Repair of Specialised Equipment

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-897f6046-8baf-4962-ae45-a288edff5245

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## Summary

The Westmorland and Furness Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of repair and maintenance services for specialised equipment. The contract, with a value of £354,000 GBP, aims to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to lifts and hoists. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 26th January 2024. The contract period spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, providing opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance services industry, particularly those specialising in servicing lifts and hoists.

Businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, that offer repair and maintenance services for specialised equipment, including compliance with safety regulations and standards, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Westmorland and Furness Council, as the buying organisation, requires contractors to adhere to various regulatory acts and frameworks related to health and safety, equipment safety, and compliance with industry standards. By meeting these requirements, businesses can position themselves to provide the necessary services, contributing to the growth of their operations and capabilities in servicing specialised equipment.

## Notice

The Contract will enable Westmorland & Furness Council to continue to meet its regulatory requirements in relation to the servicing and repair of lifts and hoists as specified in the Lifting Operations and Lowering Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998). The Contract will also provide Westmorland and Furness Council with a means of installing new and resited Ceiling Track Hoists, and a consistent way of removing these when no longer required. The Contractor must comply with the requirements of all current editions of regulatory and statutory Acts and Frameworks that cover the Services undertaken including but not limited to those set out below: * British Standard BS.81-40 Stairlifts and inclined platforms intended for persons with impaired mobility * ISO.9386-2 Power operated lifting platforms for persons with impaired mobility * British Standard BS.5900 Powered domestic lifts * British Standard EN81- (all relevant parts) Safety rules for the construction and installations of lifts * I.E.E. Regulations * British Standards BS.7255 Code of practice Safe Working on Lifts * Lifts Regulations 2016 * The Provision of Use at Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (as applicable) (PUWER 98) * Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (as applicable) (LOLER 98) * Health & Safety; Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR 2013) * Control of Substances and Hazards to Health Regulations 2002 (as applicable) (COSHH) inc Asbestos, Hot Work and other regulations * Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) Guidelines on the supplementary tests of in-service lifts * The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (as applicable) * The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) * The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Approved Code of Practice) * The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (Approved Code of Practice) * The supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 * The Factories Act 1961 * The Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 * The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) * The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 The Contractor shall be registered with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to receive and comply appropriately with Field Safety Notices and Medical Device Alerts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b04ef37-9d0f-4ea3-9c78-21ef4c32bbac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £354,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £354,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SU-MED INTERNATIONAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b04ef37-9d0f-4ea3-9c78-21ef4c32bbac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b04ef37-9d0f-4ea3-9c78-21ef4c32bbac
  20th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=260b7ee4-3c90-ee11-8125-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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