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title: "Framework for Stairlifts, Lifting Equipment and Property Adaptations"
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# Framework for Stairlifts, Lifting Equipment and Property Adaptations

Buyer: NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f865

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## Summary

The Northern Housing Consortium Ltd is conducting an open procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework for Stairlifts, Lifting Equipment and Property Adaptations". This tender falls under the residential property services category and is located in Sunderland, UK. The tender period concludes on 20 December 2021, with a bid validity period lasting until 1 May 2022. The contract will encompass multiple lots, including design, supply, installation, and maintenance of specialist lifting products and property adaptations, inviting suppliers to submit bids across various segments.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses in the lifting and property adaptations sectors, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to deliver relevant services and products. Suppliers offering installation, maintenance, and consultancy services for stairlifts and lifting equipment are particularly suited to participate. Engaging with this tender enables businesses to gain access to a consistent stream of work from member organisations of the consortium, enhancing their growth potential in a competitive market.

## Notice

The scope of this Framework Agreement is the provision of Stairlifts, Lifting Equipment and Property Adaptations solutions in all properties applicable to Member Organisations building stock. The products and services shall fall into 5 separate Framework "LOTS" (with further sub lots) to reflect the structure of the industry, although Supply Partners are invited to apply for one or more LOT(S) if applicable.

### Lot Information

LOT 1.1 DESIGN/SUPPLY, INSTALL AND SERVICING/MAINTENANCE OF SPECIALIST LIFTING PRODUCTS(S)

LOT 1 is available for Member Organisations who wish to buy products direct from the manufacturer or reseller, have them installed, removed, recycled and serviced/maintained within the extended warranty periods. The products can be purchased direct via the product catalogue and include: *Stairlifts *Through Floor Lifts *Platform Lifts *Hoists and Slings *Miscellaneous Lifting Equipment Additional information: Lot 1, Bidders must achieve a minimum score of 6 marks as per evaluation criterion in ITT. If any bidder achieves less than 6, their bid will not be evaluated further and they will have failed the quality requirements. All successful Bidders will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

LOT 1.2 DESIGN/SUPPLY, INSTALL AND SERVICING/MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY ADAPTATIONS

LOT 1.2 is available for Member Organisations who wish to buy products direct from the manufacturer or reseller, have them installed, removed, recycled and serviced/maintained within the extended warranty periods. The products can be purchased direct via the product catalogue and include: *Kitchen Products *Bathroom Products *External Products Additional information: Lot 1, Bidders must achieve a minimum score of 6 marks as per evaluation criterion in ITT. If any bidderachieves less than 6, their bid will not be evaluated further and they will have failed the quality requirements. Allsuccessful Bidders will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

LOT 2.1 TESTING/EXAMINATION AND SERVICING/MAINTENANCE ONLY OF STAIRLIFTS, THROUGH FLOOR AND PLATFORM LIFTS

Lot 2.1 is available for Member Organisations who require existing Stairlifts, Through Floor or Platform Lifts tested, examined and serviced/maintained following their expired warranty periods. Additional information: For Lot 2.1 both Quality and Price will be totalled. The 10 highest scoring Bidder's (or more in the event of a tie at 10th place) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

LOT 2.2 TESTING/EXAMINATION AND SERVICING/MAINTENANCE ONLY OF HOISTS AND SLINGS

Lot 2.2 is available for Members Organisations who require existing Hoists and Slings tested, tested, examined and serviced/maintained following their expired warranty periods. Additional information: For Lot 2.2 both Quality and Price will be totalled. The 10 highest scoring Bidder's (or more in the event of a tie at 10th place) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

LOT 2.3 STAIRLIFTS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT FULLY MANAGED SERVICE

Lot 2.3 is available for members that want 1 supplier to undertake all of the services in Lot 1.1, lot 2.1 and Lot 2.2. Additional information: For Lot 2.3 both Quality and Price will be totalled. The 10 highest scoring Bidder's (or more in the event of a tie at 10th place) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

LOT 3.1 REPAIR, SERVICE, REFIT, REMOVAL, RECYCLE INTERNAL ADAPTATIONS.

Lot 3.1 is available for Member Organisations who require refit, removal, disposal of existing internal adaptation equipment. Additional information: For Lot 3.1 both Quality and Price will be totalled. The 10 highest scoring Bidder's (or more in the event of a tie at 10th place) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

LOT 3.2 REPAIR, SERVICE, REFIT, REMOVAL, RECYCLE EXTERNAL ADAPTATIONS.

Lot 3.2 is available for Members Organisations who require Lot to cover then refit, removal, disposal of existing external adaptation equipment. Additional information: For Lot 3.2 both Quality and Price will be totalled. The 10 highest scoring Bidder's (or more in the event of a tie at 10th place) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

Lot 3.3 ADAPTATIONS FULLY MANAGED

Lot 3.3 is available for members that want 1 supplier to undertake all of the services in Lot 1.2, lot 3.1 and Lot 3.2. Additional information: For Lot 3.3 both Quality and Price will be totalled. The 10 highest scoring Bidder's (or more in the event of a tie at 10th place) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

LOT 4 OT ASSESSMENTS

Lot 4 is available for members that require the provision of Occupational Therapy assessments. Additional information: For Lot 4 both Quality and Price will be totalled. The 10 highest scoring Bidder's (or more in the event of a tie at 10th place) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

LOT 5 CONSULTANCY

Lot 5 is available for members that require Independent consultancy to provide advice on adaptations routes what is required for each property. Site audits, stock assessments etc. Loler/Puwer inspections for lifting equipment. Additional information: For Lot 5 the scores for both Quality and Price will be totalled. The 10 highest scoring Bidder's (or more in the event of a tie at 10th place) will be appointed to the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010812-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LTD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | AKW MEDICARE; BRITTON PRICE HOLDINGS; CALTECH LIFTS; E A FOULDS LIMITED T/A FOULDS LIFTS; HANDICARE ACCESSIBILITY; LIFT & ENGINEERING SERVICES; PRISM UK MEDICAL; STANNAH LIFT SERVICES; STILTZ; TPG DISABLEAIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 70 - Real estate services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways
- 42416100 - Lifts
- 42416110 - Bath lifts
- 42416130 - Mechanical lifts
- 42416300 - Hoists
- 42418220 - Chairlifts
- 44115600 - Stairlifts
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment
- 70331000 - Residential property services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010812-2022
- 19 Nov 2021 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028918-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northern-consortium.org.uk
- https://consortiumprocurement.org.uk/frameworks-and-services/who-can-access/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=686167314
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sunderland:-Residential-property-services./TGYUDTH432

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