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title: "SOL - Lift Repair and Maintenance Services 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051cea"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# SOL - Lift Repair and Maintenance Services 2026

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051cea

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for lift repair and maintenance services, titled "SOL - Lift Repair and Maintenance Services 2026". This service contract involves providing planned preventative maintenance, statutory servicing, reactive repairs, and 24/7 emergency call-out services for a portfolio of passenger and platform lifts across various properties in the Solihull area, within the United Kingdom region UKG32. The contract, valued at £3.36 million gross, is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, with a potential extension to March 2034. The final tender details and full asset lists will be provided by 1st October 2025, when future notices are expected to be published.

This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with a robust track record in public sector lift maintenance. Businesses equipped with the capability to deliver comprehensive maintenance services across a dispersed estate will find this tender particularly advantageous. The requirement for compliance with LOLER and manufacturer specifications suggests an opportunity for businesses experienced in regulatory and industry-standard servicing. The long contract period and potential for contract renewal provide a stable business opportunity for capable service providers ready to ensure lift safety and functionality within public and residential buildings.

## Notice

The contracting authority is seeking a competent and experienced contractor to provide planned preventative maintenance, statutory servicing, reactive repairs, and 24/7 emergency call-out services for a portfolio of passenger and platform lifts installed across multiple properties (including residential and public buildings). The contractor will be responsible for ensuring all lifts are maintained in accordance with current legislation and best industry practice, including compliance with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) and manufacturer specifications. The contract will also include minor repairs, fault diagnostics, reporting, and support in lifecycle planning for lift assets. This opportunity may be suitable for suppliers with a strong track record in public sector lift maintenance, with adequate capacity to deliver across a dispersed estate. Full asset lists and site locations will be provided at the tender stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025305-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42416100 - Lifts
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 15:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025305-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 09:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024570-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025305-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024570-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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