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title: "Invitation to Tender for Lift Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ff2"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Invitation to Tender for Lift Maintenance Services

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ff2

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council initiated a procurement process for lift maintenance services across different sectors within their jurisdiction, including high-rise buildings, public facilities such as schools, and residential properties. This process, associated with the Open Contracting ID "ocds-h6vhtk-068ff2" and tender ID "SMBC 26025", was structured into three distinct lots, each representing a sector of maintenance services required. The industry category is maintenance services, specifically focusing on lift maintenance, with services extending across locations primarily within the UKG37 region, including Oldbury, United Kingdom. Initially, the procurement procedure was at the active stage, set under an open procedure method, with a closing date for tender submissions on 1st June 2026. However, the tender was subsequently cancelled on 3rd June 2026 due to technical considerations necessitating further investigation, as outlined in the cancellation notice.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses involved in lift maintenance and repair services. Companies proficient in providing comprehensive maintenance solutions, capable of responding to emergency breakdowns on a 24/7 basis, and offering services in both public and private sectors would find this tender advantageous. The procurement was structured to be inclusive of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with criteria favouring both qualitative and price-based evaluations. Each lot catered to different market needs, potentially allowing specialised companies to showcase expertise in specific sectors like high-rises, schools, and residential environments. Given the tender's substantial financial value and the provision of recurring service requirements, it could serve as a reliable growth avenue for businesses able to meet the tender specifications and operational capacity requirements in the Sandwell region.

## Notice

The contract consists of 3 key areas of activities in maintaining the lifts listed within this document. These key areas of work will be divided into 3 Lots. A Participant can apply to undertake one or all the Lots. By submitting a tender, all Participants will commit to undertaking works in the area to which they are appointed. The 3 lots are as detailed below: - Lot 1 - High Rise Carry out cyclical service, maintenance, breakdowns, repairs to all traction and hydraulic passenger/goods lifts in accordance with the installations as detailed within tender document and service and maintenance schedule. Lot 1 comprising of 108 lifts and equipment to the high-rise flats sited within the six towns of the borough of Sandwell. Lot 2 - Public Buildings and Schools Carry out regular Maintenance, service, breakdowns, repairs to passenger/ goods lifts, stair lifts platform lifts and other lifting aids sited within Public Buildings and Schools to be undertaken upon each installation on a monthly/Quarterly/Annual or six-monthly basis. Duties appropriate to the undertaking of the day to day breakdown call out repairs when requested to do so, in accordance with the detailed specification within the tender document and the service and Maintenance Schedule. Lot 2 comprising of 158 lifts and equipment. Lot 3 - Residential Carry out service, repair, maintenance, removal and reinstatement of powered lifting aids sited within council/private residential properties in accordance with the detailed specification within tender document and the service and maintenance schedule. Lot 3 comprising of 1,652 powered lifting and equipment. Important note: All lots require a complete 365 days, 24 hours emergency breakdown Service, including Weekends and Bank Holidays. Closing date: Monday 01 June 2026 at 15:00hrs

### Lot Information

Lot 1

High Rise

Lot 2

Public Buildings and Schools

Lot 3

Residential

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052381-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,484,000 |
| Lots value | £3,484,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052381-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 10:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046209-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 08:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040300-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052381-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046209-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040300-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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