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title: "Contract for Supply, Install, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dfae"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Contract for Supply, Install, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfae

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council is currently in the planning stages of procuring a new contract to supply, install, service, and repair stair lifts, vertical/platform lifts, and tracked ceiling hoists. This opportunity, titled "Contract for Supply, Install, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists," falls under the services industry category and is located in the Gateshead area (UKC22 region) of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is initiated as a tender and follows the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54. The market engagement is currently scheduled, with the deadline for the completion of the questionnaire set for 26th November 2025, at 12 noon.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified and experienced contractors, particularly those specialising in installation and repair services of machinery and equipment, to form a long-term business relationship with a public authority. The tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to suitability considerations. The contract, divided into three lots, offers potential for business growth by engaging with both council-owned and privately-owned properties, with services anticipated to continue until 2030. Interested businesses should act quickly to engage in the market engagement phase to maximise their prospects for selection.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for Supply, Installation, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists, which is due to expire in 2026. The Council is looking to implement a Contract with qualified and experienced external contractors to supply, install, service and repair equipment to support disabled individuals in domestic properties and council portfolio buildings. The contract will be divided into three lots: * Lot 1: Stair Lifts * Lot 2: Vertical/Platform Lifts * Lot 3: Tracked Ceiling Hoists The equipment will be installed in both Council-owned and Privately-owned properties.

### Planning Information

Please complete the market engagement questionnaire published on the Open portal (https://www.open-uk.org/). 
This can be found by searching 'Contract for Supply, Install, Service and Repair of Stair Lifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Tracked Ceiling Hoists' or using project number OPEN20251981.
Please return the questionnaire by 26th November at 12 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073218-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 44115600 - Stairlifts
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 14:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073218-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073218-2025
  12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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