Scope
Reference
364_26
Description
ESPO are conducting preliminary market engagement with the intention of establishing a national framework agreement for the supply, installation, servicing and maintenance of lifts and hoists for use in a domestic setting.
Please note this is not a call for competition, the tender documentation is not yet available.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42416100 - Lifts
- 42416300 - Hoists
- 44115600 - Stairlifts
- 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 February 2026
Engagement process description
Suppliers are required to register and complete the relevant stages on the Central Digital Platform if they wish to participate in or bid for this framework.
Request for Information:
Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). The deadline for responding to the RFI is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 13 February 2026.
Suppliers wishing to participate in the RFI MUST first express an interest as follows:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity '364_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.
Suppliers can access and respond to the RFI questionnaire in the Messages section of the eProcurement Portal (via the Activity dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered). Any questions or clarifications should similarly be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal.
ESPO may contact suppliers to seek clarification or understanding of the information provided in their RFI response or to discuss their RFI responses in further detail. A second RFI may also be issued if required.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 March 2026
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact name: Food, Communities and Technology Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government