Lift Maintenance and Installation Framework Agreement
Details
- Value
- £12,000,000
- Topic
- Stairlifts
- Published
- 7 April 2026
- Submission
- 28 May 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
The City of Edinburgh Council (the “Council”) manages a large and diverse property portfolio across the city, including a significant number of high-rise residential buildings and other operational assets. Lift and stairlift systems form a critical part of this infrastructure, enabling safe, reliable, and inclusive access for residents, many of whom rely on these systems for day-to-day mobility. To support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and improvement of this infrastructure, the Council intends to establish a multi-Lot Framework Agreement for lift and stairlift services. The Framework Agreement will reflect the Council’s operational requirements and geographical spread and will comprise the following Lots: Lot 1 – Lift Service and Maintenance (East) Lot 2 – Lift Service and Maintenance (West) Lot 3 – Lift Installation (Citywide) Lot 4 – Stairlift Installation and Maintenance (Citywide) Multiple Contractors will be appointed to the Framework Agreement to ensure resilience, capacity, and flexibility in service delivery. Lot 4: Stairlift Installation and Maintenance (Citywide) The City of Edinburgh Council (the “Council”) manages a large and diverse property portfolio across the city, including a significant number of high-rise residential buildings and other operational assets. Lift and stairlift systems form a critical part of this infrastructure, enabling safe, reliable, and inclusive access for residents, many of whom rely on these systems for day-to-day mobility. To support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and improvement of this infrastructure, the Council intends to establish a multi-Lot Framework Agreement for lift and stairlift services. The Framework Agreement will reflect the Council’s operational requirements and geographical spread and will comprise the following Lot: Lot 4 – Stairlift Installation and Maintenance (Citywide) Multiple Contractors will be appointed to the Framework Agreement to ensure resilience, capacity, and flexibility in service delivery. The Framework Agreement covers a broad range of lift and stairlift systems, including (but not limited to): Passenger lifts within high-rise residential buildings Passenger/goods lifts within operational and public buildings Stairlifts within residential and shared-access properties Services to be delivered under the Framework Agreement include: Planned preventative maintenance Reactive maintenance and breakdown response Repair and replacement of components Modernisation and upgrade works Full installation and replacement of lift systems Installation and maintenance of stairlifts Works will be undertaken across a variety of property types and operational environments. Contractors must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work safely and effectively within occupied and live buildings. All services shall be delivered in accordance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturer requirements. Lot 1: Lift Service and Maintenance (East) The City of Edinburgh Council (the “Council”) manages a large and diverse property portfolio across the city, including a significant number of high-rise residential buildings and other operational assets. Lift and stairlift systems form a critical part of this infrastructure, enabling safe, reliable, and inclusive access for residents, many of whom rely on these systems for day-to-day mobility. To support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and improvement of this infrastructure, the Council intends to establish a multi-Lot Framework Agreement for lift and stairlift services. The Framework Agreement will reflect the Council’s operational requirements and geographical spread and will comprise the following Lot: Lot 1 – Lift Service and Maintenance (East) Multiple Contractors will be appointed to the Framework Agreement to ensure resilience, capacity, and flexibility in service delivery. The Framework Agreement covers a broad range of lift and stairlift systems, including (but not limited to): Passenger lifts within high-rise residential buildings Passenger/goods lifts within operational and public buildings Stairlifts within residential and shared-access properties Services to be delivered under the Framework Agreement include: Planned preventative maintenance Reactive maintenance and breakdown response Repair and replacement of components Modernisation and upgrade works Full installation and replacement of lift systems Installation and maintenance of stairlifts Works will be undertaken across a variety of property types and operational environments. Contractors must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work safely and effectively within occupied and live buildings. All services shall be delivered in accordance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturer requirements. Lot 2: Lift Service and Maintenance (West) The City of Edinburgh Council (the “Council”) manages a large and diverse property portfolio across the city, including a significant number of high-rise residential buildings and other operational assets. Lift and stairlift systems form a critical part of this infrastructure, enabling safe, reliable, and inclusive access for residents, many of whom rely on these systems for day-to-day mobility. To support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and improvement of this infrastructure, the Council intends to establish a multi-Lot Framework Agreement for lift and stairlift services. The Framework Agreement will reflect the Council’s operational requirements and geographical spread and will comprise the following Lot: Lot 2 – Lift Service and Maintenance (West) Multiple Contractors will be appointed to the Framework Agreement to ensure resilience, capacity, and flexibility in service delivery. The Framework Agreement covers a broad range of lift and stairlift systems, including (but not limited to): Passenger lifts within high-rise residential buildings Passenger/goods lifts within operational and public buildings Stairlifts within residential and shared-access properties Services to be delivered under the Framework Agreement include: Planned preventative maintenance Reactive maintenance and breakdown response Repair and replacement of components Modernisation and upgrade works Full installation and replacement of lift systems Installation and maintenance of stairlifts Works will be undertaken across a variety of property types and operational environments. Contractors must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work safely and effectively within occupied and live buildings. All services shall be delivered in accordance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturer requirements. Lot 3: Lift Installation (Citywide) The City of Edinburgh Council (the “Council”) manages a large and diverse property portfolio across the city, including a significant number of high-rise residential buildings and other operational assets. Lift and stairlift systems form a critical part of this infrastructure, enabling safe, reliable, and inclusive access for residents, many of whom rely on these systems for day-to-day mobility. To support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and improvement of this infrastructure, the Council intends to establish a multi-Lot Framework Agreement for lift and stairlift services. The Framework Agreement will reflect the Council’s operational requirements and geographical spread and will comprise the following Lot: Lot 3 – Lift Installation (Citywide) Multiple Contractors will be appointed to the Framework Agreement to ensure resilience, capacity, and flexibility in service delivery. The Framework Agreement covers a broad range of lift and stairlift systems, including (but not limited to): Passenger lifts within high-rise residential buildings Passenger/goods lifts within operational and public buildings Stairlifts within residential and shared-access properties Services to be delivered under the Framework Agreement include: Planned preventative maintenance Reactive maintenance and breakdown response Repair and replacement of components Modernisation and upgrade works Full installation and replacement of lift systems Installation and maintenance of stairlifts Works will be undertaken across a variety of property types and operational environments. Contractors must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work safely and effectively within occupied and live buildings. All services shall be delivered in accordance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturer requirements.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published7 April 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date28 May 2026
About the buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council is the local authority for Scotland's capital city, buying through its own commercial and procurement service. Every regulated tender is advertised on Public Contracts Scotland, the Scottish public sector's tender portal. Suppliers register free on the portal and can set alerts for opportunities in their sector. Before running a competitive tender, the Council checks its existing frameworks for value, including through Scotland Excel and Scottish Procurement. Scotland Excel acts as the centre of procurement expertise for local government across the country. A downloadable contract register lists every procurement carried out through a regulated process.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of The City of Edinburgh Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, IT services and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 44115600 · Stairlifts
- 45313100 · Lift installation work
- 50750000 · Lift-maintenance services
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@the-city-of-edinburgh-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@the-city-of-edinburgh-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@the-city-of-edinburgh-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@the-city-of-edinburgh-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@the-city-of-edinburgh-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@the-city-of-edinburgh-council.gov |
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