--- title: "Lift Modernisation Works - 2026 to 2036" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ef0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ef0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ef0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ef0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHERN HOUSING" published: "2026-06-24" --- # Lift Modernisation Works - 2026 to 2036 Buyer: SOUTHERN HOUSING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ef0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ef0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ef0.json) ## Summary Southern Housing is actively soliciting proposals for a comprehensive ten-year lift modernisation initiative, spanning 2026 to 2036. The procurement falls under the category of building installation works, specifically focusing on lift systems and related components, including goods lifts and mechanical lifts. This open procedure aims to appoint four contractors for the delivery of the project in London and the surrounding regions (UKI, UKJ, UKF, UKG). The bid submission deadline is set for 27 July 2026, with the enquiry period concluding earlier on 20 July 2026. The award period is projected to end on 11 November 2026, and work is anticipated to commence on 9 December 2026. The tender presents multiple opportunities for businesses specialising in lift installation and maintenance, repair of building installations, and related technologies. Notably, the procurement emphasises enhanced customer experiences and technological integration, supporting strategic objectives such as increased resident satisfaction and service efficiency. Participating companies will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) criteria, including quality and price, where the ability to offer innovative technological solutions and maintain high standards of health and safety is crucial. Furthermore, businesses that foster social value and are adaptable to the evolving regulatory landscape stand a strong chance of securing contract awards, thereby expanding their market presence in the public housing sector. ## Notice Southern Housing are seeking to procure 4 contractors to delivery of lift modernisation works across 4 Lots. And Bidders will be required to have the capability to fulfil the following roles in support of contract delivery: a. Liaison with Residents in relation to the programme of works and facilitating support for Residents during works including temporary access solutions such as stairlifts where feasible and there is an identified need b. Legal responsibility of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles under both CDM c. Legal responsibility of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles under Building Safety Act requirements Bidders are able to tender for multiple Lots but will only be able to secure 1 Lot. Each Lot will be scored and evaluated individually and contracts will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years at prescribed intervals. The Client is targeting the following strategic objectives and added value benefits: 1. High-quality customer experience utilising technology to enhance the customer experience where possible. 2. Increased resident satisfaction 3. Efficient service delivery 4. Standardised approach to delivery and simple payment processes 5. Delivery of reinvestment activity within agreed budget and time frames 6. Continued safe operation of systems in accordance with current and emerging regulations 7. An improvement in our contract specification, incorporating all specific requirements and identified service improvements 8. Improved cost transparency and built-in flexibility to evolve the price mechanism and model in future 9. Improved performance mechanism to both motivate the contractors and provide sufficient mechanisms to effectively address and remedy poor performance 10. Excellent health and safety performance 11. Collaborative approach offering continuous improvement of the service and related methodologies 12. Access to new and emerging technology solutions, such as remote monitoring 13. Improved contract and financial management 14. Supporting service resilience and agility 15. Delivery of social value outcomes 16. Ideas and innovation. The Client reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to update, modify or replace its strategic objectives or policies after the date of this Invitation to Tender by notification to the Bidders in writing. In accordance with section 52 of the Act, wherever the Client enters into a public contract with an estimated value of more than PS5 million, the Client must set and publish at least three key performance indicators in respect of the Contract. In light of the estimated value of the Contract, the Client has set the following indicative key performance indicators in accordance with section 52 of the Act for the purposes of this procurement: KPI 1 - Performance Against Programme - Lift availability KPI 2 - Performance Against Programme - Completions KPI 3 - Defects at Witness Testing KPI 4 - Health and Safety File submission ### Lot Information Batch 1 Batch 1 - Lift Modernisation Works Options: The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act, or to enable the exercising of options as set out in. Volume 2 - JCT MTC 2024 Form of Contract with Amendments. Renewal: The Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years providing a maximum term of 10 years Batch 2 Batch 2 - Lift Modernisation Works Options: The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act, or to enable the exercising of options as set out in. Volume 2 - JCT MTC 2024 Form of Contract with Amendments. Renewal: The Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years providing a maximum term of 10 years Batch 3 Batch 3 - Lift Modernisation Works Options: The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act, or to enable the exercising of options as set out in. Volume 2 - JCT MTC 2024 Form of Contract with Amendments. Renewal: The Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years providing a maximum term of 10 years Batch 4 Batch 4 - Lift Modernisation Works Options: The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act, or to enable the exercising of options as set out in. Volume 2 - JCT MTC 2024 Form of Contract with Amendments. Renewal: The Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years providing a maximum term of 10 years ### Planning Information Please see the Information Memorandum and other documents accompanying this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059630-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2026 - 8 Dec 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,980,224 | | Lots value | £85,980,224 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHERN HOUSING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1M 5LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Clerkenwell | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 42416100 - Lifts - 42416120 - Goods lifts - 42416130 - Mechanical lifts - 42418220 - Chairlifts - 42419510 - Parts of lifts - 45300000 - Building installation work - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 20:25 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059630-2026 - 24 Jun 2026 at 19:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059627-2026 - 22 Jun 2026 at 21:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058728-2026 - 22 Jun 2026 at 20:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058726-2026 - 24 Sep 2025 at 13:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059266-2025 - 8 May 2025 at 13:55 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019778-2025 - 8 May 2025 at 13:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019776-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059630-2026 24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059627-2026 24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058728-2026 22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058726-2026 22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059266-2025 24th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019778-2025 8th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019776-2025 8th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645676 Schedule 5 - Specification A - Project Brief - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645678 Schedule 7 - Key Performance Indicators - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645680 Volume 2 - JCT Measured Term Contract - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645681 Volume 2 - JCT MTC 2024 Schedule of Amendments - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645682 Volume 3 - Quality Evaluation Questions - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645683 Volume 3 - Tender Certificate and Checklists - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645684 Invitation to Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645685 Volume 3 - Conditions of Participation Questionnaire - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645687 Schedule 5 - Specification C - Lift Replacement Tender Specification - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645688 Volume 3 - Price Frameworks - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645689 Supporting Information - Ge Mapping - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645841 Schedule 5 - Specification B - General Specification v5 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645840 Schedule 5 - Specification C - Lift Replacement Tender Specification - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=645842 Supporting Information - Lift Quantities per Lot ## Notice URLs - http://www.southernhousing.org.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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