Scope
Reference
DN796752
Description
It shall be the duty of The Service Provider to carry out the operation, inspection and maintenance of all lifts plant, including servicing and completing repairs, as contained within the Specification. This will also include:
Providing a high quality maintenance service that will fulfil The Authorities obligations to their staff and lift users.
The list of Authorities are:
• Blackpool Borough Council (The Council)
• Blackpool Coastal Housing (BCH)
BCH have been named as a Contracting Authority for the purposes of this tender however, it is not known at this stage whether they will be progressing to their own contract award. Therefore, for any requirements identified for BCH, this element is not guaranteed. Any agreement for their requirements will be a separate contract with the service provider and will be managed by BCH.
Blackpool Borough Council also manage the lift maintenance on behalf of Fylde Borough Council. These assets are included within this provision and within the pricing schedule. Blackpool Borough Council are further taking over management of Wyre Borough Council's assets. These may or may not be included from the commencement of the contract due to current arrangements in place. It is anticipated they will be 'on board' by mid 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Two x 12 month periods
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As outlined in tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As outlined in tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Price | 20% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
There is the potential for the Authority to take over operation of additional assets during the contract term which would need to be included within the scope of the contract
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b4c8bdd2-bcbb-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Contracting authorities
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD
PO Box 11, Town Hall
Blackpool
FY1 1NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
BLACKPOOL COASTAL HOUSING LIMITED
- Companies House: 05868852
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGW-5174-GYNG
Coastal House
Blackpool
FY1 1DG
United Kingdom
Email: FTSprocurementnotices@blackpool.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bch.co.uk/
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government