--- title: "PURCH2694 Provision of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of Lift & Escalator Installations" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05290d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05290d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05290d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05290d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2025-05-29" --- # PURCH2694 Provision of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of Lift & Escalator Installations Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05290d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05290d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05290d.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the operation, maintenance, and repair of lift and escalator installations across multiple sites, with up to three suppliers. This services procurement is currently at the tender stage, operating under an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically via Public Contracts Scotland before the closing date on 30th June 2025. Key engagement milestones include a site visit scheduled for 10th June 2025 and interviews commencing the week of 7th July 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of lift maintenance services and is set in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with a planned contract duration of 1440 days, plus a possible 12-month extension. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in lift and escalator maintenance services. Companies well-suited to compete include those with a solid track record in the service industry, capable of meeting the University’s criteria for public, employers', and professional liability insurance, as well as meeting the financial turnover requirements. In particular, businesses focusing on community benefits—such as vocational training and equality initiatives—will find this tender aligns with their strengths, as it encourages subcontracting opportunities for SMEs and initiatives that support community development and up-skilling the workforce. ## Notice PURCH2694 Provision of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of Lift & Escalator Installations Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx ### Lot Information Lot 1 PURCH2694 Provision of Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of Lift & Escalator Installations The university is seeking to enter a framework with up to 3 suppliers, although the University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of suppliers, who can support the requirement to provide lift and escalator maintenance across multiple sites. SITE VISIT: 10 June 2025 Please contact Robert DeSykes on email Robert.desykes@glasgow.ac.uk before any site visit to allow security access and to confirm attendance INTERVIEW: week commencing 7 July 2025 Please refer to the PURCH2694 - Invitation to Tender document for additional information and specification. Renewal: Fixed term period of 3 years with an extension period of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028551-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services ## Release History - 29 May 2025 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028551-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800155 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=800155 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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