Scope
Reference
DN779888
Description
a fixed term contract for the Planned Maintenance, Responsive Repair and Periodic Testing of 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.
Contract includes the replacement of mobility lifts on an adhoc basis.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £145,000 excluding VAT
- £174,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 October 2025
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 - dependent on contractor's satisfactory performance and no significant changes to FHDC's requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 44115600 - Stairlifts
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
TRIPLE S LIFT SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 06715811
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNG-4665-ZTMJ
12 Hoggs Drive
Ashford
TN23 8AJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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
Contact name: Mrs Mhairi Richards
Telephone: +441303853401
Email: mhairi.richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Website: https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government