Official UK procurement notice
ITT for the Procurement of Goods, Services and Works for the following Domestic Lifting Equipment Installation Domestic Lifting Equipment Monitoring Services Domestic Lifting Equipment Refurbishment Domestic Lifting Equipment Servicing
Authority: Dacorum Borough Council (Local council)·On behalf of: Altair Consultancy and Advisory Services Ltd
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionITT for the Procurement of Goods, Services and Works for the following Domestic Lifting Equipment Installation, Domestic Lifting Equipment Monitoring Services , Domestic Lifting Equipment, Refurbishment Domestic Lifting Equipment Servicing.
Contracting Authority: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL of The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1DN
Contract Subject-Matter:
The Contracting Authority is looking to tender for the following services
Domestic Lifting Works, Services and Installation
This Procurement includes, the Works, Goods and Services identified below.
- Domestic Lifting Equipment Installation
- Domestic Lifting Equipment Monitoring Services
- Domestic Lifting Equipment Refurbishment
- Domestic Lifting Equipment Servicing
Domestic Lifting Equipment
Stairlifts: Chairs that move along a rail fitted to a staircase, allowing users to go up and down stairs easily. They are available for both straight and curved staircases.
Through-Floor Lifts Home Lifts Small lifts that travel between floors through an opening in the ceiling/floor. They can often accommodate a wheelchair, providing seamless access between levels.
Hoists:
Mobile Hoists: Portable wheeled devices used with slings to lift and transfer individuals from one place to another e.g., bed to chair.
Ceiling Hoists Hoists that run on a track system mounted on the ceiling, providing extensive room coverage for transfers.
Bath Hoists Specifically designed to lift a person in and out of the bathtub.
Domestic Lifting Equipment Services
Installation The installation process involves several steps, including initial planning and consultation, site assessment, lift type selection, and pre-installation preparations. Professionals assess the home's layout, structural limitations, and available space to ensure the lift's feasibility
Monitoring Services Remote and online monitoring services use advanced sensors and data analytics to track the performance, health, and utilization of lifting equipment. These services provide real-time tracking, predictive maintenance, and instant data access for proactive issue resolution and reduced downtime
Refurbishment Refurbishing lifting devices involves assessing the condition of the equipment, making necessary repairs or replacements, and testing performance levels to ensure safety standards are met. This process can extend the lifespan of the equipment, increase efficiency, and save money in the long run
Servicing Regular maintenance and servicing are crucial to keep lifting equipment safe and efficient. This includes checking all safety features, general operation, and the condition of all parts. Comprehensive servicing helps minimize breakdowns and maximize the lifespan of the equipment
Furthermore, it will include associated services such as new supply connections, general electrical work, and all other maintenance, replacement, and installation activities directly related to the Goods and Services.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 2 Feb 2035, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators · Installation services of lifting equipment · Lift-maintenance services · Refurbishment work · Technical inspection and testing services · Technical inspection services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£500,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Commercial
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 2 Feb 2035
- First published
- 23 May 2025, 16:17 BST
- Last source update
- 17 Aug 2026, 11:00 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 3 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
DBCDLSS0001- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-079427- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-052458Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 9 Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 19 Dec 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
23 May 2025 → 17 Aug 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published23 May 2025, 16:17 BST
- Market engagement17 Jun 2025, 00:59 BST
Engagement
Engagement Deadline: 16th of June 2025 at 1200 hours, Midday.
Engagement Process: The engagement process will be made up of three stages.
- Following the date of the publication of this Notice, Suppliers will have the opportunity to express their interest by emailing – [email protected]; the email of expression of interest MUST have in the subject line the Title of the Planned Procurement and the Unique Identifier, stating “Expression of Interest” i.e. Subject: ITT for the Procurement of Domestic Lift Works, Goods and Services– Ref DBCDLSS0001– Expression of Interest, the window for expressions of interest will be 15 Working Days following the date of publication.
- Following receipt of Expression of Interest email, the Agent acting on behalf of the Contracting Authority, will distribute a questionnaire for completion. All interested Suppliers will then be given 10 Working Days to complete and return the Questionnaire to [email protected];
- Following the deadline for receipt of Questionnaires, the Agent will invite all Suppliers who Expressed and Interest to a Supplier feedback session on Teams where feedback and comments can anonymously be discussed to inform and shape the upcoming procurement process. This is likely to take place on the week commencing 7th of July 2025 .
NB The Agent reserves the right to hold 1 to 1 meetings with one or all Suppliers at any time during the market engagement process. The Supplier insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping the approach.
- Next notice expected11 Aug 2025, 00:59 BST
- Tender notice published323 days ago3 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMT
- Clarification questions by307 days ago19 Dec 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Submission deadline286 days ago9 Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT
- Contract starts233 days ago3 Mar 2026
- Award decision expected by232 days ago3 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent177 days ago28 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends119 days ago24 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published66 days ago17 Aug 2026, 11:00 BST
Notice history
13 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 May 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published23 May 2025, 16:17 BSTUK2
- Planned procurement notice published23 May 2025, 16:25 BSTUK3
- Status changed to planned23 May 2025, 16:25 BST
- Procurement method changed23 May 2025, 16:25 BST
- Deadline published: 12 Sept 2025, 13:00 BST23 May 2025, 16:25 BST
- Tender notice published3 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active3 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMT
- Deadline moved to 9 Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT3 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMT+119 days · was 12 Sept 2025, 13:00 BST
- Contract award notice published12 Jun 2026, 14:04 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete12 Jun 2026, 14:04 BST
- Contract signature expected25 Jun 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract award notice published30 Jun 2026, 10:56 BSTUK6
- Contract details notice published17 Aug 2026, 11:00 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2025-12: 1 release · 3 Dec 2025
- 2025-05: 2 releases · 23 May 2025, 23 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMS Lifts LtdSME1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2031 · up to 30 Jun 2036Extensions: As set out in the provisions of the ITT Suite of Documents and the Contractual terms · Amended: The Contract Award Notice has been amended solely to correct a clerical error, due to an ePortal population issue. The Contracting Authority wishes to correct the estimated contract value stated in the Contract Award Notice. The value was incorrectly shown as £500,000 (ex VAT), which reflected an earlier indicative estimate used at market engagement stage. The correct estimated contract value, as … | £3,000,000 | 28 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · EMS Lifts LtdSME
- Signed
- 5 Aug 2026
- Value
- £3,000,000
- Period
- 5 Aug 2026 – 4 Aug 2031 · up to 4 Aug 2036 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- As set out in the contract terms
No agreed KPIs: Contract value is under £5m
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3final-stage tenders · 4 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Altair Consultancy and Advisory LimitedContracting authorityPrivate utilityAgent for the Contracting Authority
- Altair Consultancy and Advisory Services LtdProcess contact pointProcuring entityAgent for the Contracting Authority
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- EMS LIFTS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specificationsITT Documents can be obtained at the web address supplied - https://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender