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title: "Framework for Vertical Through-Floor Lifts"
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# Framework for Vertical Through-Floor Lifts

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f1

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## Summary

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Framework for Vertical Through-Floor Lifts", classified under the construction work industry (CPV: 45000000). The contract encompasses survey, design, supply, installation, removal, reconditioning, and storage of vertical through-floor lifts within the community, aligning with the Housing Grants, Construction and Repair Act 1996. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure with a framework agreement, with the tender process initiating in January 2025 and concluding with the awarding of contracts in March 2025. The contract was signed with two suppliers, Terry Group Limited and TK Access Solutions Limited, valued at £800,000 each, and the framework will be accessible to Durham County and other authorities under a procurement service level agreement. The process has moved through the tender stage, culminating in the award status being marked active.

This tender opens avenues for business expansion, especially for SMEs in construction, lift engineering, and associated works, providing recurring opportunities through the open framework over the county. It will particularly benefit businesses capable of customized client solutions in engineering services focused on through-floor lift installations and related services. By securing a place in a framework agreement, contractors stand to gain long-term, stable business prospects and the chance to work with regional and local authorities, broadening their service reach and portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Framework for the Framework is for the survey, design, supply, install, remove, recondition re-siting and/ or store of Vertical Through-Floor Lifts and associated works in the Community. The scope of lifts currently delivered encompasses Vertical Through-Floor Lifts of which a combined total of approximately 10 are delivered on an annual basis across the County. Successful Service providers will visit clients, carry out surveys and submit quotes to the Home Improvement Agency (HIA). Following submission of quotes, the HIA will approve grants and allocate funding based on the eligibility of clients and works as detailed in the Housing Grants, Construction and Repair Act 1996 and Durham County Council policies. For this Framework the Council following this tender exercise will appoint a maximum of 2 Bidding organisations onto the framework. 1 main and 1 reserve contractor who achieve the highest weighted overall scores This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the Framework is for the survey, design, supply, install, remove, recondition re-siting and/ or store of Vertical Through-Floor Lifts and associated works in the Community. The anticipated costs are for the full four years subject to budget and funding approvals are only an estimate Additional information: The anticipated costs are for the full four years subject to budget and funding approvals are only an estimate

Renewal: up to 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016268-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | TERRY GROUP; TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016268-2025
- 17 Jan 2025 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001601-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- http://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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