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title: "Thorough Examination under LOLER Regulations 1998 for Stair Lift and Access Equipment (Through Floor, External Step, Incline and Vertical Platform Lifts)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000667162"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# Thorough Examination under LOLER Regulations 1998 for Stair Lift and Access Equipment (Through Floor, External Step, Incline and Vertical Platform Lifts)

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000667162

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an award by Glasgow City Council for the title "Thorough Examination under LOLER Regulations 1998 for Stair Lift and Access Equipment". This initiative falls under the general public services category within the industry and is centred in Glasgow. The procurement method used for this project was an open procedure, indicating that all interested parties could submit offers. The contract was signed on 9 August 2021, with the awarded contract valued at £2,550,000. Successful delivery of the service requires compliance with specific health and safety regulations and a programme for six-monthly thorough examinations of equipment outside of warranty.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the installation, maintenance, and examination of lifting equipment, particularly those with expertise in health and safety compliance. Companies that focus on general public services, especially those with experience in managing contracts for local authorities or housing associations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With multiple councils involved through the Equipu Partnership, there is potential for ongoing work, making this a lucrative opportunity for qualified suppliers in the sector.

## Notice

The delivery of a Thorough Examination under LOLER regulation for stair lifts and access equipment, which shall include through floor, external steps, incline and vertical platform lifts within dwellings and public areas located within the local authority or housing association geographical area. This is a managed service being provided by the council and the successful bidder will require to provide the service to the Equipu Partnership, other local authorities and housing associations. Equipu Partnership: - South Lanarkshire Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, Renfrewshire Council, East Renfrewshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Council, Glasgow City Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Other Local Authorities and Housing Associations: - North Ayrshire Council, Angus Council, Stirling Council, Falkirk Council, Clackmannanshire Council, Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council and Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership. The successful bidder will be required to deliver a Thorough Examination programme on a 6 monthly basis for all equipment that is out with warranty. The council will provide one month in advance a Thorough Examination schedule which will include details of the address and the Expiry date for the previous Thorough Examination. The supplier is required to ensure that the Thorough Examination will comply with Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)and all associated electrical, mechanical equipment and health & safety legislation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of a Thorough Examination under LOLER regulation for stair lifts and access equipment, which shall include through floor, external steps, incline and vertical platform lifts within dwellings and public areas located within the local authority or housing association geographical area. This is a managed service being provided by the council and the successful bidder will require to provide the service to the Equipu Partnership, other local authorities and housing associations. Equipu Partnership: - South Lanarkshire Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, Renfrewshire Council, East Renfrewshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Council, Glasgow City Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Other Local Authorities and Housing Associations: - North Ayrshire Council, Angus Council, Stirling Council, Falkirk Council,Clackmannanshire Council, Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council and Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership. The successful bidder will be required to deliver a Thorough Examination programme on a 6 monthly basis for all equipment that is out with warranty. The council will provide one month in advance a Thorough Examination schedule which will include details of the address and the Expiry date for the previous Thorough Examination. The supplier is required to ensure that the Thorough Examination will comply with Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)and all associated electrical, mechanical equipment and health & safety legislation. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland)Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427604 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,550,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LTD.; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANNAH LIFT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 44115600 - Stairlifts
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427604

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427604
  Thorough Examination under LOLER Regulations 1998 for Stair Lift and Access Equipment (Through Floor, External Step, Incline and Vertical Platform Lifts) - The delivery of a Thorough Examination under LOLER regulation for stair lifts and access equipment, which shall include through floor, external steps, incline and vertical platform lifts within dwellings and public areas located within the local authority or housing association geographical area. This is a managed service being provided by the council and the successful bidder will require to provide the service to the Equipu Partnership, other local authorities and housing associations. Equipu Partnership: - South Lanarkshire Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, Renfrewshire Council, East Renfrewshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Council, Glasgow City Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Other Local Authorities and Housing Associations: - North Ayrshire Council, Angus Council, Stirling Council, Falkirk Council, Clackmannanshire Council, Scottish Borders Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council and Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership. The successful bidder will be required to deliver a Thorough Examination programme on a 6 monthly basis for all equipment that is out with warranty. The council will provide one month in advance a Thorough Examination schedule which will include details of the address and the Expiry date for the previous Thorough Examination. The supplier is required to ensure that the Thorough Examination will comply with Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)and all associated electrical, mechanical equipment and health & safety legislation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667162
- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk
- https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/

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