Scope
Description
The Guinness Partnership Limited, with its appointed managing agent ProcurePublic Limited, is establishing a multi-lot framework for the provision of independent lift inspections LOLER (Lot 1) and lift consultancy services (Lot 2).
The framework will support statutory compliance, asset assurance, technical consultancy, risk assessments, and expert guidance relating to lifts in residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings.
The Framework will be made available to all UK public sector contracting authorities.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £90,000,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 18 January 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
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 value (estimated)
- £90,000,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £90,000,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
10
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
2%
Further information about fees
Percentage fee based on Invoices submitted to the client. Payable within 37 days.
Framework operation description
Direct Award and Competitive Selection processes as set out in the framework agreement.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
All UK Contracting Authorities may utilise the framework. These are set out on the ONS and www.procurepublic.co.uk
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 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)
19 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://workdrive.procurepublic.co.uk/external/writer/c02cc5ebaba4bab7e06f70e0cc72a77853bd45483395867ed55512a516aa24b3
Tender Documents
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: Managing Agent - Procurement and 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