Scope
Description
The Guinness Partnership Limited, with its appointed managing agent ProcurePublic Limited, is awarding a multi-lot framework for the provision of independent lift inspections LOLER (Lot 1) and lift consultancy services (Lot 2).
The framework supports statutory compliance, asset assurance, technical consultancy, risk assessments, and expert guidance relating to lifts in residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings.
The Framework is available to all UK public sector contracting authorities.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
Description
This Lot covers independent statutory inspections in accordance with LOLER and associated lift safety legislation. Services include, but are not limited to:
Thorough examinations under LOLER for passenger lifts, mobility lifts, platform lifts, step lifts, hoists and lifting equipment
Production of LOLER reports, defect classifications and compliance notifications
Re-inspection following remedial works
Safety audits and risk assessments
Condition assessments and lifecycle reporting
Support for insurance audit requirements
Review of maintenance standards and contractor performance
Emergency or ad-hoc inspection requests
Lot 2. Lift Consultancy Services
Description
This Lot covers technical consultancy relating to lift assets across residential, commercial and public buildings. Services include, but are not limited to:
Independent lift engineering consultancy
Technical surveys, feasibility assessments and specification writing
Design input for new lift installations and modernisation projects
Performance audits of existing lift contractors
Root cause analysis of recurring lift failures
Contract management support and KPI compliance monitoring
Budget forecasting, asset planning and lifecycle cost modelling
Project management for lift replacement/modernisation programmes
CPD and technical advisory services to client teams
Contract 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
Lots
Lot 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
Suppliers (7)
- BUREAU TECHNICAL INSPECTION SERVICES LIMITED
- MAND (PLS) LTD
- PRISM UK MEDICAL LIMITED
- TETRA TECH CONSULTING LIMITED
- TUV SUD LIMITED
- VT INSPECTIONS LIMITED
- W.H. SCOTT & SON (ENGINEERS) LIMITED
Contract value
- £90,000,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 9 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways
- 42418220 - Chairlifts
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
Lots
Lot 2. Lift Consultancy Services
Suppliers (8)
- BUTLER & YOUNG LIFT CONSULTANTS LIMITED
- CUNDALL JOHNSTON & PARTNERS LLP
- LCG LIFT CONSULTANCY LIMITED
- MAND (PLS) LTD
- TETRA TECH CONSULTING LIMITED
- THE LIFT CONSULTANCY CENTRAL LIMITED
- TUV SUD LIMITED
- VT INSPECTIONS LIMITED
Contract value
- £90,000,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 9 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways
- 42418220 - Chairlifts
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 7 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lift Consultancy Services
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 8 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
BUREAU TECHNICAL INSPECTION SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 01466753
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRY-7643-GNXN
One Priory Court
Hessle
HU13 9PB
United Kingdom
Email: info@btis.co.uk
Website: http://www.btis.co.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
BUTLER & YOUNG LIFT CONSULTANTS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02707977
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGG-4438-RZBY
Kings Parade
Croydon
CR0 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: info@bylcl.co.uk
Website: http://bylcl.co.uk
Region: UKI62 - Croydon
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
CUNDALL JOHNSTON & PARTNERS LLP
- Companies House: OC300389
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGXL-8124-XVTY
10th Floor, Bank House, Pilgrim Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6QF
United Kingdom
Email: 1subteam@cundall.com
Website: https://www.cundall.com/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
LCG LIFT CONSULTANCY LIMITED
- Companies House: 06537606
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJW-5148-HNVX
16a Revenge Road
Chatham
ME5 8UD
United Kingdom
Email: gavin@lcglifts.co.uk
Website: http://www.lcglifts.co.uk
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
MAND (PLS) LTD
- Companies House: 06992542
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHY-7656-ZZGJ
Adams & Moore House
Dartford
DA1 2AG
United Kingdom
Email: bids@mandpls.com
Website: http://mandpls.co.uk
Region: UKJ43 - Kent Thames Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
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
Email: tenders@prismmedical.co.uk
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
TETRA TECH CONSULTING LIMITED
- Companies House: 01470149
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDY-6969-YCVL
101 Park Drive
Abingdon
OX14 4RY
United Kingdom
Email: RPS.bidteam@rps.tetratech.com
Website: https://www.rpsgroup.com/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
THE LIFT CONSULTANCY CENTRAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 09394962
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPMJ-8676-JVHQ
123 Minories
London
EC3N 1NT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
TUV SUD LIMITED
- Companies House: SC215164
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTRJ-6966-QXBL
Napier Building, Scottish
East Kilbride
G75 0QF
United Kingdom
Email: megan.meering@tuvsud.com
Website: https://www.tuvsud.com/en-gb
Region: UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
VT INSPECTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 11571653
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCD-9967-PGXL
320 Firecrest Court Centre Park
Warrington
WA1 1RG
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@vtinspections.co.uk
Website: http://www.vtinspections.co.uk
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
Contract 2. Lift Consultancy Services
W.H. SCOTT & SON (ENGINEERS) LIMITED
- Companies House: NI014026
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGQ-5976-PCLY
Unit 6 16-44 Trench Road
Newtown Abbey
BT36 4TY
United Kingdom
Email: tender@whscottlifting.com
Website: https://whscottlifting.com/
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lift Inspections (LOLER)
Contracting authority
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: IP031693
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNQ-4523-TMYT
7th Floor, 350 Euston Road
London
NW1 3AX
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@procurepublic.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
PROCUREPUBLIC LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement and Framework Administration
- Companies House: 09714989
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWPZ-1557-LRMN
International House
London
EC3V 3NG
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@procurepublic.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London