--- title: "Service & Maintenance of Lifts & Disabled Access Hoists" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b70e7389-b342-40e5-822b-b6c5e41ff4e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b70e7389-b342-40e5-822b-b6c5e41ff4e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b70e7389-b342-40e5-822b-b6c5e41ff4e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b70e7389-b342-40e5-822b-b6c5e41ff4e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-06-18" --- # Service & Maintenance of Lifts & Disabled Access Hoists Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b70e7389-b342-40e5-822b-b6c5e41ff4e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b70e7389-b342-40e5-822b-b6c5e41ff4e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b70e7389-b342-40e5-822b-b6c5e41ff4e5.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire New University is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the service and maintenance of lifts and disabled access hoists across its campuses, halls of residence, and conference centre. Situated in High Wycombe, England, the University aims to initiate this contract on 1st August 2025, spanning an initial three-year period, with an optional extension of up to two years, subject to performance reviews. This procurement falls under the industry category of lifts, identified by the CPV classification code 42416100. It will be conducted using an open procedure, with the estimated contract value ranging between £140,000 and £160,000, excluding VAT. The process is well-suited for SMEs, with key communication also planned by the end of March 2025, and the budgeting period set from April 2024 to March 2025. The University's High Wycombe address is HP11 2JZ. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in lift services and maintenance to secure a long-term contract with a reputable educational institution. Its open procurement method invites a broad range of qualified suppliers to participate, particularly those capable of meeting the specified service visit requirements. The potential extension of the contract provides added business stability and growth potential, especially for small and medium enterprises. Having a strong operational presence in High Wycombe or its vicinity could be advantageous, given the geographical focus of the service requirements. ## Notice ** UPDATE: THIS OPPORTUNITY IS CLOSED AS AN ALTERNATIVE PROCUREMENT ROUTE WAS CHOSEN.** Buckinghamshire New University will be tendering the service contract for the maintenance of lifts & disabled access hoists across it's campuses, halls of residence & conference centre. The University will require a minimum of 6 (six) service visits for lifts & 2 (two) visits for disabled access hoists per year per site. The successful contractor will be invited to enter a contract for an initial 3 (three) year period beginning on 1st August 2025 with the option of an extension for a further period of up to 2 (two) years at yearly intervals subject to review of the continued successful performance of the contract. The decision of whether to take up the extension option will be at the absolute discretion of the University. The estimated total value of the contract over its duration (including the extension option if this is taken) is PS140,000 - PS160,000 excluding VAT. Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to express interest here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1b387-0780-46cf-8114-5b72bf60187e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP11 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Wycombe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42416100 - Lifts ## Release History - 18 Jun 2025 at 15:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1b387-0780-46cf-8114-5b72bf60187e - 18 Mar 2025 at 15:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1b387-0780-46cf-8114-5b72bf60187e - 18 Mar 2025 at 15:33 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1b387-0780-46cf-8114-5b72bf60187e - 21 Feb 2025 at 13:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1b387-0780-46cf-8114-5b72bf60187e - 20 Feb 2025 at 16:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d951f84-cb73-4bc7-bfda-2c96ee4534c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e1b387-0780-46cf-8114-5b72bf60187e 18th June 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d951f84-cb73-4bc7-bfda-2c96ee4534c5 20th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home - https://www.bucks.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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