--- title: "364_26 Stairlifts, Steplifts, Vertical Through Floor Lifts and Hoists" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051154" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051154" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051154.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051154.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO" published: "2026-06-17" --- # 364_26 Stairlifts, Steplifts, Vertical Through Floor Lifts and Hoists Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051154 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051154) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051154.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has completed a public procurement process for a national framework involving the supply, installation, service, and maintenance of stairlifts, steplifts, vertical through-floor lifts, and hoists for domestic settings. The framework, initiated in the tender stage, commenced on 1 July 2026 and is set to run until 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years if necessary. This procurement, with an estimated total framework value of £36 million, was conducted via an open procedure, providing extensive opportunities across the United Kingdom under several lots. The final award notice was published on 17 June 2026, and potential suppliers were informed via multiple publications on the EastMidsTenders platform. The procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies in the mobility and accessibility sector, particularly those supplying and servicing lifts and hoists. This framework is well-suited for both large enterprises and SMEs with expertise in the installation and maintenance of domestic mobility solutions. The comprehensive framework approach allows businesses to engage in competitive selection processes and ensures broad participation from firms capable of meeting ESPO's requirements, thus fostering robust market growth and innovation in mobility aids for domestic settings across the UK. ## Notice The procurement has been undertaken as per UK4 Tender notice identifier: 2026/S 000-024620; Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051154. ESPO framework for the supply, installation, service and maintenance of stairlifts, steplifts, vertical through-floor lifts and hoists for use in a domestic setting. The Framework is divided into 7 lots, with lots 1 and 2 also being further divided into sub-lots as follows: Lot 1. Seated Stairlifts Sub-Lot 1.1. Seated Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation) Sub-Lot 1.2. Seated Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation) Lot 2. Perch Stairlifts Sub-Lot 2.1. Perch Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation) Sub-Lot 2.2. Perch Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation) Lot 3. Steplifts Lot 4. Inclined Platform Lifts Lot 5. Vertical Through-floor Lifts Lot 6. Ceiling Track Hoists Lot 7. Mixed Requirement Lot ### Lot Information Seated Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation) This Lot is for the supply and installation of seated stairlifts (fused spur installation) under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. All stairlifts under Lot 1.1 comply with BS EN 81-40. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Seated Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation) This Lot is for the supply and installation of straight and curved seated stairlifts (battery, plug-in installation) under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. All stairlifts under Lot 1.2 comply with BS EN 81-40. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Perch Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation) This Lot is for the supply and installation of perch stairlifts (fused spur installation) under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. All stairlifts under Lot 2.1 comply with BS EN 81-40. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Perch Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation) This Lot is for the supply and installation of perch stairlifts (battery, plug-in installation) under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. All stairlifts under Lot 2 comply with BS EN 81-40. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Steplifts This Lot is for the supply and installation of steplifts under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. All steplifts under Lot 3 comply with BS 6440. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Inclined Platform Lifts This Lot is for the supply and installation of inclined platform lifts under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. All stairlifts under Lot 4 comply with BS EN 81-40. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Vertical Through-floor Lifts This Lot is for the supply and installation of vertical through-floor homelifts under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. All vertical through-floor lifts under Lot 5 comply with BS 5900 or BS EN 81-41. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Ceiling Track Hoists This Lot is for the supply and installation of ceiling-track hoists under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. All ceiling-track hoists under Lot 6 comply with BS EN ISO 10535. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). Mixed Requirement Lot This Lot is for the supply and installation of more than one lift type / service under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility. Tenderers that are successful in being awarded a position on more than one Lot/Sub-Lot will be automatically awarded on Lot 7. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where: * The framework is performing well; * The framework continues to meet customer needs. ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value). ### Planning Information Suppliers are required to register and complete the relevant stages on the Central Digital Platform if they wish to participate in or bid for this framework. Request for Information: Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). The deadline for responding to the RFI is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 13 February 2026. Suppliers wishing to participate in the RFI MUST first express an interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity '364_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Suppliers can access and respond to the RFI questionnaire in the Messages section of the eProcurement Portal (via the Activity dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered). Any questions or clarifications should similarly be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal. ESPO may contact suppliers to seek clarification or understanding of the information provided in their RFI response or to discuss their RFI responses in further detail. A second RFI may also be issued if required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057272-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Award date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,000,000 | | Lots value | £36,000,000 | | Awards value | £30,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 16 | | Supplier names | CHILTERN INVADEX (UK) LIMITED (04704248; DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP LIMITED (05252571; MILLBROOK HEALTHCARE LTD (00833987; NORSE GROUP SERVICES LIMITED (09094748) - T/A N-ABLE; OBAM DOMESTIC LIFTS SERVICES LIMITED (04062743; POLLOCK LIFTS LIMITED (NI018971; PREMIER MOBILITY (UK) LIMITED (0474441; PRISM UK MEDICAL LIMITED (0499234; SAADIA LTD (05549717) - T/A 24-7 HEALTHCARE; SAVARIA LIFTS (UK) LTD. (04109393) - A TRADING ENTITY FOR HANDICARE; SIMPLY MOVING AND SLEEPING LTD (07926746; STANNAH LIFT SERVICES LIMITED (01189799; STILTZ LIMITED (07375515; TERRY GROUP LIMITED (01683339; TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED (01166449; WESSEX LIFT CO LTD (01269836 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 42416100 - Lifts - 42416300 - Hoists - 44115600 - Stairlifts - 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work - 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment - 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 14:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057272-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024620-2026 - 23 Jan 2026 at 11:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006103-2026 - 12 May 2025 at 15:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020615-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057272-2026 17th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024620-2026 18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006103-2026 23rd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020615-2025 12th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '364_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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