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title: "Planned and Responsive Maintenance, and Repair to Passenger and Bin Lifts"
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# Planned and Responsive Maintenance, and Repair to Passenger and Bin Lifts

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4784c36-07e4-4c26-9ae4-f9ed54f98dd7

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is procuring services for the planned and responsive maintenance and repair of passenger and bin lifts across various locations in Ashford. The procurement falls under the "Lift installation work" category and involves a contract amounting to GBP 363,815. This contract has been awarded to RJ Lifts Group Ltd. The open procurement procedure commenced in late 2024 with the tender period concluding on 20 December 2024. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. Detailed information and documents were accessible via the Kent Business Portal.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the lift maintenance and repair industry, particularly those classified as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies like RJ Lifts Group Ltd, who specialise in such operations, are well-placed to compete for similar contracts owing to the project's scale and the council's emphasis on supporting SMEs. Companies invested in public sector projects or looking to expand their footprint in regional maintenance work will find such contracts beneficial for business growth and market presence. Prospective businesses should ensure they meet suitability criteria to compete effectively.

## Notice

LIFT/24/1 Ashford Borough Council are looking to procure a contractor to carry out the work for the Planned and Responsive Maintenance, and Repair to Passenger and bin lifts to various locations throughout Ashford. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1cc7d5-f304-4354-903d-55a0842342a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £363,815 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RJ LIFTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45313100 - Lift installation work

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1cc7d5-f304-4354-903d-55a0842342a5
- 21 Nov 2024 at 17:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f88515-6273-48e9-9a25-2d217ee691bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1cc7d5-f304-4354-903d-55a0842342a5
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f88515-6273-48e9-9a25-2d217ee691bf
  21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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