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Lift Modernisation Works - 2026 to 2036

Southern Housing · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 21:01.

Opportunity overview

Southern Housing are seeking to procure 4 contractors to delivery of lift modernisation works across 4 Lots. And Bidders will be required to have the capability to fulfil the following roles in support of contract delivery: a. Liaison with Residents in relation to the programme of works and facilitating support for Residents during works including temporary access solutions such as stairlifts where feasible and there is an identified need b. Legal responsibility of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles under both CDM c. Legal responsibility of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles under Building Safety Act requirements Bidders are able to tender for multiple Lots but will only be able to secure 1 Lot. Each Lot will be scored and evaluated individually and contracts will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years at prescribed intervals. The Client is targeting the following strategic objectives and added value benefits: 1. High-quality customer experience utilising technology to enhance the customer experience where possible. 2. Increased resident satisfaction 3. Efficient service delivery 4. Standardised approach to delivery and simple payment processes 5. Delivery of reinvestment activity within agreed budget and time frames 6. Continued safe operation of systems in accordance with current and emerging regulations 7. An improvement in our contract specification, incorporating all specific requirements and identified service improvements 8. Improved cost transparency and built-in flexibility to evolve the price mechanism and model in future 9. Improved performance mechanism to both motivate the contractors and provide sufficient mechanisms to effectively address and remedy poor performance 10. Excellent health and safety performance 11. Collaborative approach offering continuous improvement of the service and related methodologies 12. Access to new and emerging technology solutions, such as remote monitoring 13. Improved contract and financial management 14. Supporting service resilience and agility 15. Delivery of social value outcomes 16. Ideas and innovation. The Client reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to update, modify or replace its strategic objectives or policies after the date of this Invitation to Tender by notification to the Bidders in writing. In accordance with section 52 of the Act, wherever the Client enters into a public contract with an estimated value of more than £5 million, the Client must set and publish at least three key performance indicators in respect of the Contract. In light of the estimated value of the Contract, the Client has set the following indicative key performance indicators in accordance with section 52 of the Act for the purposes of this procurement: KPI 1 – Performance Against Programme – Lift availability KPI 2 – Performance Against Programme - Completions KPI 3 – Defects at Witness Testing KPI 4 – Health and Safety File submission

Classification

  • CPV42416100 — Lifts
  • CPV42416120 — Goods lifts
  • CPV42416130 — Mechanical lifts
  • CPV42418220 — Chairlifts
  • CPV42419510 — Parts of lifts
  • CPV45300000 — Building installation work
  • CPV50700000 — Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Lots

  • Batch 1£21.2m
  • Batch 2£21.6m
  • Batch 3£21.2m
  • Batch 4£21.9m

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
SH2025030
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
All tender submissions must be submitted via the MyTenders portal: https://www.mytenders.co.uk in accordance with the ITT
Published risks
a) Material availability b) Material pricing volatility c) Change of law/legislation d) Change of regulation e) Contractor failure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
3 Aug 2026, 17:00

Enquiry period

Ends
24 Jul 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
11 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
1

Award criteria

Description
a. If a Bidder bids for one Lot and is ranked 1st in that Lot following tender evaluation, they will be awarded that Lot. b. If a Bidder bids for two or more Lots and is ranked 1st in more than one Lot following tender evaluation, the following approach will apply: a. The Lot with the highest MAT score will be awarded to the Bidder and the Bidder will be automatically deemed to have withdrawn from the other Tender Submissions relating to the other Lots and the other Lots will be re-evaluated in accordance with the assessment methodology provided within this Invitation to Tender. b. If the Bidders MAT scores are the same for more than one Lot, then the Bidders Quality evaluation score will be reviewed for each Lot and the Lot with the highest Quality evaluation score will be awarded to the Bidder and the Bidder will be automatically deemed to have withdrawn from the other Tender Submissions relating to the other Lots and those Lots will be re-evaluated in accordance with the assessment methodology provided within this Invitation to Tender. c. If the Bidders MAT scores and Quality evaluation scores are the same for more than one Lot then the Bidders Price evaluation score will be reviewed for each Lot and the Lot with the highest Price evaluation score will be awarded to the Bidder and the Bidder will be automatically deemed to have withdrawn from the other Tender Submissions relating to the other Lots and those Lots will be re-evaluated in accordance with the assessment methodology provided within this Invitation to Tender. d. If the Bidders MAT scores, Quality evaluation scores and Price evaluation scores are the same for more than one Lot then the Bidder will be awarded the Lot with the highest contract value and the Bidder will be automatically deemed to have withdrawn from the other Tender Submissions relating to the other Lots and those Lots will be reevaluated in accordance with the assessment methodology provided within this Invitation to Tender. e. When Lots are re-evaluated in accordance with the assessment methodology provided within this Invitation to Tender, following a Bidder being automatically deemed to have withdrawn from the other Tender Submissions relating to the other Lots, the outcome will be: I. A Bidder that has not previously been awarded a Lot will be awarded a Lot.

Contract terms

Financial Terms
As set out within the Invitation to Tender documentation

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Batch 1
Description
Batch 1 - Lift Modernisation Works
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
25,472,703.6
Amount
21,227,253
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 1
Description
Specification and Delivery Requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 2
Description
Customer Service Culture and Resident Experience

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 3
Description
Management and Delivery Resources

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 4
Description
Continuous Improvement and Learning from Insights

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
4
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 5
Description
Compliance and Quality Assurance of Works

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 6
Description
Information Technology

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 7
Description
Sustainable Principles

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Price Criteria
Description
A. Cost for Lift Modernisation works for the 10 year contract period based on the forecast programme and basket rates for each lift type and size

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As set out in the CPQ and tender documents.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As set out in the CPQ and tender documents.

Contract period

Starts
9 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
8 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
8 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years providing a maximum term of 10 years

Options

Description
The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act, or to enable the exercising of options as set out in. Volume 2 – JCT MTC 2024 Form of Contract with Amendments.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Batch 2
Description
Batch 2 - Lift Modernisation Works
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
25,956,058.8
Amount
21,630,049
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 1
Description
Specification and Delivery Requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 2
Description
Customer Service Culture and Resident Experience

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 3
Description
Management and Delivery Resources

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 4
Description
Continuous Improvement and Learning from Insights

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
4
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 5
Description
Compliance and Quality Assurance of Works

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 6
Description
Information Technology

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 7
Description
Sustainable Principles

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Price Criteria
Description
A. Cost for Lift Modernisation works for the 10 year contract period based on the forecast programme and basket rates for each lift type and size

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As set out in the CPQ and tender documents.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As set out in the CPQ and tender documents.

Contract period

Starts
9 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
8 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
8 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years providing a maximum term of 10 years

Options

Description
The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act, or to enable the exercising of options as set out in. Volume 2 – JCT MTC 2024 Form of Contract with Amendments.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Batch 3
Description
Batch 3 - Lift Modernisation Works
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
25,445,474.4
Amount
21,204,562
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 1
Description
Specification and Delivery Requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 2
Description
Customer Service Culture and Resident Experience

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 3
Description
Management and Delivery Resources

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 4
Description
Continuous Improvement and Learning from Insights

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
4
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 5
Description
Compliance and Quality Assurance of Works

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 6
Description
Information Technology

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 7
Description
Sustainable Principles

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Price Criteria
Description
A. Cost for Lift Modernisation works for the 10 year contract period based on the forecast programme and basket rates for each lift type and size

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As set out in the CPQ and tender documents.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As set out in the CPQ and tender documents.

Contract period

Starts
9 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
8 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
8 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years providing a maximum term of 10 years

Options

Description
The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act, or to enable the exercising of options as set out in. Volume 2 – JCT MTC 2024 Form of Contract with Amendments.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Batch 4
Description
Batch 4 - Lift Modernisation Works
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
26,302,032
Amount
21,918,360
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 1
Description
Specification and Delivery Requirements

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 2
Description
Customer Service Culture and Resident Experience

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 3
Description
Management and Delivery Resources

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 4
Description
Continuous Improvement and Learning from Insights

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
4
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 5
Description
Compliance and Quality Assurance of Works

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
12
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 6
Description
Information Technology

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Criteria 7
Description
Sustainable Principles

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Price Criteria
Description
A. Cost for Lift Modernisation works for the 10 year contract period based on the forecast programme and basket rates for each lift type and size

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As set out in the CPQ and tender documents.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As set out in the CPQ and tender documents.

Contract period

Starts
9 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
8 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
8 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years providing a maximum term of 10 years

Options

Description
The Contract may be modified on the materialisation of a known risk within the meaning of section 74 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 8 to the Act, or to enable the exercising of options as set out in. Volume 2 – JCT MTC 2024 Form of Contract with Amendments.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416100
Description
Lifts
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416120
Description
Goods lifts
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416130
Description
Mechanical lifts
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
42418220
Description
Chairlifts
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42419510
Description
Parts of lifts
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45300000
Description
Building installation work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50700000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416100
Description
Lifts
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416120
Description
Goods lifts
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416130
Description
Mechanical lifts
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
42418220
Description
Chairlifts
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42419510
Description
Parts of lifts
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45300000
Description
Building installation work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50700000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416100
Description
Lifts
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416120
Description
Goods lifts
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416130
Description
Mechanical lifts
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
42418220
Description
Chairlifts
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42419510
Description
Parts of lifts
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45300000
Description
Building installation work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50700000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416100
Description
Lifts
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416120
Description
Goods lifts
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
42416130
Description
Mechanical lifts
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
42418220
Description
Chairlifts
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
42419510
Description
Parts of lifts
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45300000
Description
Building installation work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50700000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Schedule 5 - Specification A - Project Brief
Entry 2
Id
L-2
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Schedule 7 - Key Performance Indicators
Entry 3
Id
L-3
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Volume 2 - JCT Measured Term Contract with Tender Clarification Amendments
Entry 4
Id
L-4
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Volume 2 - JCT MTC 2024 Schedule of Amendments
Entry 5
Id
L-5
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Volume 3 - Quality Evaluation Questions - with clarification amendments
Entry 6
Id
L-6
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Volume 3 - Tender Certificate and Checklists
Entry 7
Id
L-7
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Invitation to Tender
Entry 8
Id
L-8
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Volume 3 - Conditions of Participation Questionnaire - with clarification amendments
Entry 9
Id
L-9
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Schedule 5 - Technical Specification C - Lift Replacement Tender Specification
Entry 10
Id
L-10
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Volume 3 - Price Frameworks
Entry 11
Id
L-11
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Supporting Information - Ge Mapping
Entry 12
Id
L-12
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Schedule 5 - Specification B - General Specification v5
Entry 13
Id
L-16
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Supporting Information - Lift Quantities per Lot
Entry 14
Id
L-17
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Schedule of Designs and Finishes
Entry 15
Id
L-21
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
PCI - 1-48 George Downing
Entry 16
Id
L-22
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
PCI - 4 Sutton Park Road
Entry 17
Id
L-23
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
PCI - 11 Steedman Street
Entry 18
Id
L-24
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
PCI - 27 Enterprise Way
Entry 19
Id
L-25
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
PCI - 88-135 George Downing
Entry 20
Id
L-26
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
PCI - Brockweir
Entry 21
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 22
Id
068877-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
21 Jul 2026, 16:42
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Southern Housing
Id
GB-PPON-PXJP-9994-BJBR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXJP-9994-BJBR

Address

Street Address
59-61 Clerkenwell Road
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC1M 5LA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI43

Contact

Name
Kim Newman

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI43 · EC1M 5LA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

6 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

6 VERSIONS
  1. 058726-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 058728-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 059627-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 059630-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 067339-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  6. 068877-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·