Tender

Mobility Lift Servicing, Maintenance and Associated Works 2026-31

  • The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-035135

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05538e

Published 25 June 2025, 3:04pm



Scope

Reference

DN779888

Description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council wishes to put in place a fixed term contract for the Planned Maintenance, Responsive Repair and Periodic Testing of Their Mobility Lift Equipment to include both Domestic Stairlifts. At the time of tendering this was 61 sites and 'through floor' Lifts were 2 sites.

The equipment will be situated within individual dwellings and common areas providing access between ground and first (and in one case second) floor level.

Total value (estimated)

  • £145,000 excluding VAT
  • £174,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

The contract can be extended for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

22 July 2025, 9:00pm

Tender submission deadline

1 August 2025, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

The tender will be evaluated and awarded based on the 'most advantageous tender' (MAT) based on 70% 'quality' and 30% 'price'. The weighted quality and price scores will be added together to identify the MAT.


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Documents

Associated tender documents

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Technical specifications to be met

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/


Contracting authority

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHJN-7589-LMHY

Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue

Folkestone

CT20 2QY

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ44 - East Kent

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government