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title: "CBC-1887-T-TS Passenger Lift Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f7e4"
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published: "2026-05-13"
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# CBC-1887-T-TS Passenger Lift Maintenance

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f7e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CBC-1887-T-TS Passenger Lift Maintenance" project initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council has reached its contract award and commencement stages. This tender, which falls under the services industry category, involves the maintenance of passenger lifts and is part of an open procurement procedure. Central Bedfordshire Council, with its office located in Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford, has handled this process. The procurement began with key stages, including enquiry and award periods, and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026. Key dates include the contract term, which spans three years with two optional extensions of one year each, making the prospective end date 31st March 2029 or potentially extending to 31st March 2031. The estimated contract value is £450,000, and the work will be carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKH region.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lift maintenance services. Particularly, companies that provide high-quality service and maintenance solutions for lifts would find this project advantageous. Companies like RJ Lifts, a large-scale supplier from Stoke-On-Trent, successfully secured the contract, showcasing the relevance and demand for experienced lift maintenance businesses. Potential bidders for similar future projects should be able to demonstrate efficiency in service delivery and strong performance metrics, aligning with Central Bedfordshire Council's quality expectations. Given the nature and scope of the project, companies capable of offering comprehensive lift maintenance and timely problem resolution services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The open procurement method used indicates a broadly competitive tender process, encouraging diverse participation and offering significant opportunities for business development.

## Notice

Passenger Lift Maintenance Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: 3 years +1+1 optional S20 notice concluded - Contract start 01042026 Contract End: 31032029 with a further 2 years optional

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044139-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RJ LIFTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42416100 - Lifts
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 16:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044139-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044128-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 13:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083849-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044139-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044128-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083849-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  Registration is required on the In-Tend supplier portal to access tender documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rjlifts.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/HomeRegistrationisrequiredtoaccesstenderdocumentsandfurtherdetails
- https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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