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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Personal Lifts and Hoists"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Personal Lifts and Hoists

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590a6

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## Summary

Knowsley Council, in collaboration with Trafford Council and Rochdale Borough Council, has completed a framework agreement for the supply, installation, and maintenance of personal lifts and hoists, aimed at enhancing access facilities for individuals with sensory and mobility impairments. This framework agreement spans a period of 48 months, covering various locations throughout the United Kingdom, specifically in regions UKD3 and UKD7, including private owner-occupied and housing association properties. The procurement follows an open procedure, and important milestones began with the contract signing on 19th December 2025. This contract holds an estimated total value of £24 million and was initially publicised with an end tender period on 24th September 2025.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for enterprises experienced in the construction and maintenance of accessibility equipment. Firms specialising in the installation and servicing of stairlifts, vertical through-floor lifts, step lifts, and hoists could greatly benefit. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies participated in the competition, which is structured into four lots and allows for direct awards and mini-competitions to foster efficient market engagement. The substantial budget and broad regional scope offer substantial prospects for businesses committed to improving accessibility infrastructure, thus supporting business growth in a sector focused on inclusivity and mobility enhancements.

## Notice

Knowsley Council, Trafford Council and Rochdale Borough Council are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement (the Contract) for the supply, installation and maintenance of personal lifts and hoists. The Framework Agreement is for the supply, installation, servicing, maintenance, removal and re-installation of stairlifts, vertical through floor lifts, steplifts and hoists that improve the access to facilities for disabled people with sensory and mobility loss. The supply and installation work will be carried out in both private owner occupied and housing association properties. The servicing and maintenance will be predominantly carried out in private owner occupier's household properties, but could also be required in other tenures. A small number of other items are serviced in respite services and in shared lives homes. The Specification, together with the accompanying tender documents, outlines the full scope of requirements and invites submissions from suitably experienced suppliers. The Framework Agreement (the Contract) will be for a period of 48 months. The Framework will be divided into four lots. A pre-market engagement notice has not been completed as the contracting authorities determined market engagement is not required due to the route to market being open tender. A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authorities do not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender. The evaluation process consisted of verification of the bids received on the Chest and releasing these to the evaluation panel for evaluation. The panel reviewed and scored the bidders' responses and moderation meetings were held where a Procurement Category Manager ensured the evaluation process was conducted in a fair manner in accordance with the pre-determined criteria and scoring methodology set out at the time of invitations, with a consensus score being finalised with the panel. Commercial returns were then reviewed, with the Procurement Category Manager releasing the final results to the evaluation panel. In the interest of transparency the total value of the Framework was set at PS20m (ex VAT) The values per lot stated within this notice are estimates only and should not be taken as fac

### Lot Information

Maintenance, call-out, servicing and recycling of lists and hoists

Supply and Installation of New Straight and Curved Stair Lifts

Supply and Installation of New Through Ceiling Lifts

Supply and Installation of Ceiling Track Hoists and Gantry Hoists

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052147-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,800,000 |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL; ST HELENS COUNCIL; STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AMW LIFT & MOBILITY SERVICES; POLLOCK LIFTS; SLC CARE; STAIRLIFT SPECIALISTS; STANNAH LIFT SERVICES; TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS; VLC (STAIRLIFTS; WESSEX LIFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
- 44115600 - Stairlifts
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45313100 - Lift installation work
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052147-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001288-2026
- 4 Sep 2025 at 09:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053814-2025
- 29 Aug 2025 at 14:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052530-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052147-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001288-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053814-2025
  4th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052530-2025
  29th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://versatileliftcompany.co.uk
- http://winncare.uk
- http://www.affordablemobility.co.uk
- http://www.amwstairlifts.co.uk
- http://www.chilterninvadex.co.uk
- http://www.cityliftservices.co.uk
- http://www.handicare-stairlifts.co.uk
- http://www.healthcare-matters.com
- http://www.helpinghand.co.uk
- http://www.hsccltd.co.uk
- http://www.mobilitylivingcentre.co.uk
- http://www.pollocklifts.co.uk
- http://www.prismmedical.co.uk
- http://www.simplymovingandsleeping.co.uk
- http://www.stannah.co.uk
- http://www.stiltz.co.uk
- http://www.wessexlifts.co.uk
- https://homesolutions.tkelevator.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/Projectreference-DN788305

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