---
title: "Provision of Purchase, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Lifting Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061134"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Provision of Purchase, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Lifting Equipment

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061134

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Purchase, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Lifting Equipment" for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. The contract, valued at up to £36,000 including VAT, commenced on 5th January 2026 and will run until 4th January 2029, with an extension option until 4th January 2030. This direct procurement below the threshold without competition involved Sutch Lifting Equipment Ltd as the supplier. The industry category falls under goods and services relating to lifting and handling equipment, with delivery locations across the UKF24 and UKF25 regions in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses dealing in lifting equipment and maintenance services. Companies similar to Sutch Lifting Equipment Ltd, which specialise in the supply and service of lifting and handling equipment, will find this contract type particularly fitting. The direct procurement method enables such businesses, especially those already familiar with local public authority requirements, to leverage similar potential tenders for robust business growth and to establish long-term relationships with sub-central government authorities like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.

## Notice

Provision of Purchase, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Lifting Equipment for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS30,000 excluding VAT / PS36,000 including VAT. There is no commitment for the Authority to spend the full amount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007719-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUTCH LIFTING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007719-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007719-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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