---
title: "Replacement and Refurbished Lifts at Council blocks during the 2025-26 Financial Year"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Replacement and Refurbished Lifts at Council blocks during the 2025-26 Financial Year

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683b2

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has awarded the contract for the replacement and refurbishment of lifts in Council blocks for the 2025-26 financial year. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with E.A. FOULDS LIMITED securing the contract. This project involves the installation of refurbished passenger/goods lifts at one multi-storey block and the installation of replacement lifts at two low-rise blocks located in Leeds, under the industry category of lift installation work. The contract started on 2nd April 2026 and will conclude on 29th May 2026, with a gross value of £533,700. This procurement was executed using a limited method, which involved below-threshold competition.

This tender can foster business growth for companies specialising in lift installation, particularly those offering refurbished solutions. The contract could be particularly suited for SMEs similar to E.A. FOULDS LIMITED, which focus on providing specialised engineering and maintenance services within the public sector infrastructure domain. The opportunity for competition under limited procurement methods presents a favourable environment for smaller businesses to leverage their expertise and grow their portfolio by participating in local authority projects.

## Notice

Appointment of a contractor to deliver refurbished passenger/goods lifts at one multi-storey block and replacement lifts at two low-rise blocks in Leeds. Pre-tender estimate PS500,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034489-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £444,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E.A. FOULDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45313100 - Lift installation work

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034489-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034489-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14824

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fouldslifts.co.uk
- http://www.leeds.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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