Scope
Reference
DN788305
Description
Knowsley Council, Trafford Council and Rochdale Borough Council are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement (the Contract) for the supply, installation and maintenance of personal lifts and hoists. The Framework Agreement is for the supply, installation, servicing, maintenance, removal and re-installation of stairlifts, vertical through floor lifts, steplifts and hoists that improve the access to facilities for disabled people with sensory and mobility loss. The supply and installation work will be carried out in both private owner occupied and housing association properties. The servicing and maintenance will be predominantly carried out in private owner occupier's household properties, but could also be required in other tenures. A small number of other items are serviced in respite services and in shared lives homes.
The Specification, together with the accompanying tender documents, outlines the full scope of requirements and invites submissions from suitably experienced suppliers.
The Framework Agreement (the Contract) will be for a period of 48 months. The Framework will be divided into four lots.
A pre-market engagement notice has not been completed as the contracting authorities determined market engagement is not required due to the route to market being open tender.
A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authorities do not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender.
The evaluation process consisted of verification of the bids received on the Chest and releasing these to the evaluation panel for evaluation. The panel reviewed and scored the bidders' responses and moderation meetings were held where a Procurement Category Manager ensured the evaluation process was conducted in a fair manner in accordance with the pre-determined criteria and scoring methodology set out at the time of invitations, with a consensus score being finalised with the panel. Commercial returns were then reviewed, with the Procurement Category Manager releasing the final results to the evaluation panel.
In the interest of transparency the total value of the Framework was set at £20m (ex VAT) The values per lot stated within this notice are estimates only and should not be taken as fact.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Maintenance, call-out, servicing and recycling of lists and hoists
Description
Lot 1 covers the provision of a comprehensive annual maintenance and servicing, call out and repair service on Stair lifts. A bi-annual maintenance and servicing, call out and repair servicing of through ceiling lifts, step lifts, ceiling track hosts and miscellaneous equipment in owner occupied and private rented homes located throughout the Council areas.
Lot 1 also covers the removal, storage, refurbishment and re-installation i.e. recycling of the same items above in owner occupied, private and social rented homes located throughout the Council areas. The recycled lifts will be from a variety of different manufacturers.
Lot 2. Supply and Installation of New Straight and Curved Stair Lifts
Description
Supply and install new straight and curved stair lifts in owner occupied, private rented and housing association homes located throughout the Council areas. It will also include the annual service and maintenance during the warranty period.
Lot 3. Supply and Installation of New Through Ceiling Lifts
Description
The supply and installation of new vertical through ceiling lifts and step lifts. It will also include the bi-annual service and maintenance during the warranty period.
Lot 4. Supply and Installation of Ceiling Track Hoists and Gantry Hoists
Description
Supply, Installation, Removal, Refurbishment, Storage, and Re-Installation of Ceiling Track Hoists and Gantry Hoists located within private domestic properties within the Council boroughs. It will also include the bi-annual service and maintenance and thorough examination during the warranty period.
Contract 1. Maintenance, call-out, servicing and recycling of lifts and hoists
Lots
Lot 1. Maintenance, call-out, servicing and recycling of lists and hoists
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 19 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Contract 2. Supply and installation of new straight and curved stair lifts
Lots
Lot 2. Supply and Installation of New Straight and Curved Stair Lifts
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 19 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Contract 3. Supply and installation of new through ceiling lifts
Lots
Lot 3. Supply and Installation of New Through Ceiling Lifts
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 19 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Contract 4. Supply and installation of ceiling track hoists and gantry hoists
Lots
Lot 4. Supply and Installation of Ceiling Track Hoists and Gantry Hoists
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 19 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Maintenance, call-out, servicing and recycling of lists and hoists
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
- TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- VLC (STAIRLIFTS) LIMITED
- AMMCASS CE Group
- CITY LIFT SERVICES (NORTH WEST) LIMITED
Lot 2. Supply and Installation of New Straight and Curved Stair Lifts
- 9 tenders received
- 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
- TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- VLC (STAIRLIFTS) LIMITED
- SLC CARE LIMITED
- AMMCASS CE Group
- AFFORDABLE MOBILITY LIMITED
- HANDICARE ACCESSIBILITY LIMITED
Lot 3. Supply and Installation of New Through Ceiling Lifts
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 4. Supply and Installation of Ceiling Track Hoists and Gantry Hoists
- 9 tenders received
- 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
AFFORDABLE MOBILITY LIMITED
- Companies House: 12886743
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRXR-9237-DDHH
Unit 27b Mitton Road Business Park
Whalley
BB7 9YE
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.affordablemobility.co.uk
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
AMMCASS CE Group
This is a consortium. A consortium is 2 or more suppliers working together to fulfil a contract.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGJM-8553-JBYC
214 - 216 Widmore road
Bromley
BR1 2RH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI61 - Bromley
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
AMW LIFT & MOBILITY SERVICES LTD
- Companies House: 07066978
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNR-2554-LZYT
The Old Ambulnce Station Longfield Gardens
Manchester
M44 5UJ
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@amwstairlifts.co.uk
Website: http://www.amwstairlifts.co.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Supply and installation of new straight and curved stair lifts
CHILTERN INVADEX (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 04704248
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQC-4442-YCMZ
Lancots Lane
St. Helens
WA9 3EX
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.chilterninvadex.co.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
CITY LIFT SERVICES (NORTH WEST) LIMITED
- Companies House: 05445709
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVH-6294-CLBN
7 Dalton Court
Runcorn
WA7 1PU
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.cityliftservices.co.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
HANDICARE ACCESSIBILITY LIMITED
- Companies House: 04109393
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQX-9754-VZQV
82 First Avenue
Kingswinford
DY6 7FJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG36 - Dudley
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
HOIST AND SHOWER CHAIR COMPANY LTD
- Companies House: 04359957
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYLW-6436-NRYY
Unit 1, Premium Point, Grimbald Crag Close St James Business Park,
Knaresborough
HG5 8PW
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.hsccltd.co.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
POLLOCK LIFTS LIMITED
- Companies House: NI018971
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCHR-1848-PNTV
1 Sloefield Drive
Carrickfergus
BT38 8GX
United Kingdom
Email: lcrothers@pollocklifts.co.uk
Website: http://www.pollocklifts.co.uk
Region: UKN0F - Mid and East Antrim
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Supply and installation of new through ceiling lifts
PRISM UK MEDICAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 04992349
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHPD-6276-DZQH
Unit 4 Jubilee Business Park Jubilee Way
Wakefield
WF4 4TD
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.prismmedical.co.uk
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
SIMPLY MOVING AND SLEEPING LTD
- Companies House: 07926746
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRRG-4146-JGQR
The Print Mill
Elland
HX5 0HT
United Kingdom
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
SLC CARE LIMITED
- Companies House: 05618032
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLH-4167-BCZM
Healthcare House High Street
Wrexham
LL11 6AG
United Kingdom
Email: adam@healthcare-matters.com
Website: http://www.healthcare-matters.com
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. Supply and installation of ceiling track hoists and gantry hoists
STAIRLIFT SPECIALISTS LIMITED
- Companies House: 07603371
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMJ-1565-ZJTH
560 Longmoor Lane
Liverpool
L10 9LA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Maintenance, call-out, servicing and recycling of lifts and hoists
Contract 2. Supply and installation of new straight and curved stair lifts
Stannah Lift Services Limited
- Companies House: 1189799
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRW-8315-JYBW
Watt Close, East Portway Industrial Estate
Andover
SP103SD
United Kingdom
Email: savannah.martin@stannah.co.uk
Website: http://www.stannah.co.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Supply and installation of new straight and curved stair lifts
STILTZ LIMITED
- Companies House: 07375515
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTT-7244-CXHV
Building E, Prime Point, Dandy Bank Road
Kingswinford
DY6 7TD
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.stiltz.co.uk
Region: UKG36 - Dudley
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
THE HELPING HAND COMPANY (LEDBURY) LIMITED
- Companies House: 02172956
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTH-7692-TZZY
Unit 9
Ledbury
HR8 1NS
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.helpinghand.co.uk
Region: UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 01166449
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDP-2499-JPLX
Unit E3 Eagle Court De Havilland Avenue
Preston farm industrial estate Stockton On Tees
TS18 3TB
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Supply and installation of new through ceiling lifts
VLC (STAIRLIFTS) LIMITED
- Companies House: 04657120
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQY-6723-LXGY
Unit D2 Redgate Road
Wigan
WN4 8DT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. Supply and installation of ceiling track hoists and gantry hoists
WESSEX LIFT CO LTD
- Companies House: 01269836
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJB-4798-TMYN
No 38 The Maltings No 38 The Malting Business Centre
Stanstead Abbotts
SG12 8HG
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@wessexlifts.co.uk
Website: http://www.wessexlifts.co.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Maintenance, call-out, servicing and recycling of lifts and hoists
Contract 3. Supply and installation of new through ceiling lifts
WINNCARE PAC LIMITED
- Companies House: 09918019
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBW-6162-RCMV
Unit 2 Interchange Way
Bradford
BD12 7AZ
United Kingdom
Website: http://winncare.uk
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authorities
Knowsley Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQQ-8436-NWPV
Municipal Building, Archway Road
Huyton
L36 9YU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Rochdale Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXD-6682-MDRX
Number One Riverside
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Trafford Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZW-1429-QQZQ
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Manchester
M32 0TH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government