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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Service and Maintenance of Passenger Lifts

Staffordshire County Council · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:45.

Opportunity overview

The contract shall be for the provision of a service only contract for the Servicing and Maintenance of passenger, platform, incline step and goods lifts. This framework is to enable the servicing and maintenance of Staffordshire County Council's Corporate properties and LEA Maintained Schools. Additionally, the Managing Agent may use the framework for some or all its customers' 200+ Academy, Fire Service and other properties. There are currently approximately 179 Lifts on contract that are expected to be transferred to this framework. Most are in Staffordshire, with a small number located in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands. The properties include all types of buildings operated by a Local Authority including (but not limited to) educational, residential care homes, civic buildings, offices, fire stations, enterprise centres and small industrial units. There is a requirement for the successful contractor to provide a 24/7 callout facility as part of the contract. Please note this is a single supplier Framework.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

LIFT CRAFT LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£450k
Awarded
17 Aug 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 02221958
Location
Oldbury, UKG37, B69 2PG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV50750000 — Lift-maintenance services

Lots

  • Lot 1£450k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
IA3602
Status
complete
Published risks
The following clause will be added into the Framework Agreement/Specification to cover off Local Government re-organisation and is a known unknown risk applicable to this contract. Local Government Re-organisation 1.1 In December 2024 the Government issued a White Paper on Local Government Re-Organisation entitled the "English Devolution White Paper". 1.2 In March 2025 Staffordshire County Council submitted their suggested re-organisation plan to the Government and are awaiting a response. 1.3 Final proposals will be submitted in November 2025 and implementation of the changes is expected by Government to be by 2028 at the earliest. 1.4 Whilst the expected impact of most changes to Local Government will be settled at Government Level (Change in Law) please be aware that it may be government policy or expedient that any affected party will be recommended to agree bi-lateral or multi-lateral changes to their existing contractual arrangements. 1.5 Updates on proposals and changes can be found on the Staffordshire County Council Website and at other media outlets 2 The parties agree that in the event of a Local Government Re-organisation:- 2.1.that reorganisation of local authorities may result in the transfer assignment or novation of this Agreement in whole or in part to a successor authority or successor authorities. Such transfer assignment or novation shall not constitute a breach or require consent and the [contracting party] consents to the transfer assignment or novation of this Agreement in whole or in parts to any successor authority(ies) established under the local government reorganisation legislation and that as a consequence the obligations and rights under this Agreement shall continue to apply and be enforceable by or against any successor authority(ies) following a local government reorganisation; and 2.2 the parties acknowledge that if applicable the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply and agree to comply with all consequential and reasonable obligations arising thereunder 2.3 the parties acknowledge that any new organisation(s) may utilise or create and manage all and any existing or required framework agreements relating to the provision of the [goods and] services provided under this current agreement.
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
The tender documents are available through Staffordshire County Councils e-tendering system 'Proactis'. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com All bids must be submitted back to Proactis prior to the tender deadline. Any questions regarding the tender must go through the e-tendering system via the message function.
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
027735-2025
Description
Wording to cover off Local Government re-organisation.
Entry 2
Id
036011-2025
Description
Enquiry deadline has been extended to the 8th July and the Tender Submission Deadline has been extended to the 15th July.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Apr 2029, 23:59

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
open
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Description
Single Supplier Framework
Buyer Categories
Please note Stafford Borough Council, Cannock Chase District Council, South Staffordshire District Council and Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are not responsible for the tender procedure, they are named as an organisation who may call off from the Framework once awarded.
Maximum Participants
1

Expected award period

Ends
7 Aug 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
15 Jul 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
8 May 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
8 Jul 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05002f
Description
Please review the Framework Agreement, clause 12.

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.003
Monetary Value
award

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
450,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
540,000

Renewal

Description
2 x 1 year extensions to 30th September 2028 and 30th September 2029.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2029, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Staffordshire County Council requires the successful Supplier to have ongoing 3rd party accreditations which meet the following requirements during the term of the Framework: 1. To have a compliant Health & Safety accreditation performed by a Safety Schemes in Procurement ('SSIP'). For more information refer to the link https://ssip.org.uk/members/# 2: Valid and compliant member of an independent pre-qualification accrediting body. for example, Constructionline (accredited to a minimum membership level of 'GOLD') or other equivalent bodies, offer such a service. Note 1 - the accrediting bodies must allow for annual refreshes/vetting of the Supplier in the areas above Note 2 - where brand names are mentioned, the Authority will consider equivalents Note 3 - evidence of the above accreditations MUST be provided to the Authority by successful Supplier prior to Contract Award Staff competency requirements 1. At least one engineer allocated to this contract must be able to evidence City and Guilds 2382 - Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET 18th Edition Qualification) 2. At least two engineers allocated to this contract must be able to evidence NVQ 3 lift engineer servicing or repair pathway for passenger lifts 3. At least two engineers allocated to this contract must be able to evidence NVQ 2 Stairlift / platform / service lift engineer is desirable for engineers working on platform / service lifts (dumbwaiters) / stairlifts 4. For all the engineers working on this contract must evidence the following: 4a. All personnel must evidence training for working at heights within the past 5 years. 4b. Any personnel operating specific access equipment must evidence training for that type of equipment- such as ladders, podium steps, scaffold towers, MEWP's or any other specialist access equipment - within 5 the past years. 4c. All personnel must have undertaken asbestos awareness training within the past 12 months accredited by UKATA, IATP or equivalent. For the purposes of the tender evaluation the Council expects evidence for points 4a-4c to be provided for the engineers you've provided for points 1, 2 and 3. 5. The Contractor should be a Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) member

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50750000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Lift-maintenance services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-591
Format
application/pdf
Description
SCC E-Tendering Portal User Guide
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 3
Id
L-1
Description
Staffordshire County Council e-tendering system 'Proactis'
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
A-1558
Format
application/pdf
Description
SCC E-Tendering Portal User Guide
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 5
Id
023528-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
21 May 2025, 08:39
Entry 6
Id
027735-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
27 May 2025, 13:20
Entry 7
Id
036011-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
30 Jun 2025, 10:58

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
014136-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
10 Apr 2025, 08:26

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PZDG-2995-QQMD
Name
Staffordshire County Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG24
Country
GB
Locality
Stafford
Postal Code
ST16 2DH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PZDG-2995-QQMD
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PNNH-3468-CHWJ
Name
South Staffordshire District Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG24
Country
GB
Locality
Codsall
Postal Code
wv8 1px
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Council Offices, Wolverhampton Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PNNH-3468-CHWJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-PPON-PTQN-1833-ZMYL
Name
Stafford Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG24
Country
GB
Locality
Stafford
Postal Code
ST16 3AQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Centre, Riverside

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PTQN-1833-ZMYL
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-PPON-PNXX-8585-GQTH
Name
Cannock Chase District Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG24
Country
GB
Locality
Cannock
Postal Code
WS11 1BG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Centre, Beecroft Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PNXX-8585-GQTH
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 5
Id
GB-PPON-PBJV-9412-LHBX
Name
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG24
Country
GB
Locality
Stafford
Postal Code
ST18 0YY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Staffordshire Police Headquarters, Weston Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PBJV-9412-LHBX
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 6
Id
GB-COH-02221958
Name
LIFT CRAFT LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG37
Country
GB
Locality
Oldbury
Postal Code
B69 2PG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Elevator Works Britannia Street

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
02221958
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PLTB-4212-PTVV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
18 Aug 2025, 00:00
Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Service and Maintenance of Passenger Lifts
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
18 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50750000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Lift-maintenance services

Value

Amount
450,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
540,000

Renewal

Description
2 x 1 year extensions to 30th September 2028 and 30th September 2029.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
049366-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
18 Aug 2025, 10:08

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02221958
Name
LIFT CRAFT LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
9 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2029, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
28 Aug 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Service and Maintenance of Passenger Lifts
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
9 Sept 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
450,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
540,000

Period

Ends
30 Sept 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2029, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 1 year extensions to 30th September 2028 and 30th September 2029.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055199-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
10 Sept 2025, 08:25

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Stafford · UKG24 · ST16 2DH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05002f-2025-09-10T08:25:50+01:00Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·