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Published 10 Apr 2026, 13:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and delivery of EV‑compatible vehicle lifting equipment and workshop air‑conditioning service equipment

Official notice

Authority: Corserv Solutions Ltd (Public body)

GoodsBelow threshold - open competitionBelow threshold
Published estimate£48,000£48,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 20 Apr 2026
Contract term 1 moends 31 May 2026 · starts 1 May 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Corserv Solutions invites suitably qualified suppliers to submit tenders for the supply and delivery of EV‑compatible vehicle lifting equipment and workshop air‑conditioning service equipment for use within an operational workshop environment. Suppliers can bid on all or part of the enquiry.

The requirement includes the provision of vehicle lifts and associated equipment of equivalent specification and performance to the following indicative items:

  • One (1) 6 tonne vehicle lift
  • EV lifting arm packages with a minimum safe working load of 3.8 tonnes
  • Three (3) 2 post vehicle lifts (minimum 3.8 tonne capacity)
  • Three (3) 4 post vehicle lifts (minimum 7.2 tonne capacity)

The equipment must be suitable for use with electric vehicles, including compatibility with EV chassis configurations, battery protection considerations, and appropriate lifting point access.

Air‑Conditioning Service Equipment

Two (2) air‑conditioning service plant packages suitable for use with R134a and R1234yf refrigerants

Air‑conditioning equipment must be suitable for professional workshop use and compliant with all relevant safety and environmental standards applicable within the UK.

This procurement is for supply and delivery only unless otherwise stated within the specification. Installation, commissioning, training, maintenance, or extended warranty services may be included as optional or separately priced items, subject to the Corserv's requirements.

All equipment must:

  • Comply with relevant UK and EU safety standards (including PUWER and LOLER where applicable);
  • Be fit for purpose within a professional workshop environment;
  • Be new, unused, and supported by appropriate manufacturer warranties and technical documentation.

Corserv will apply the "most advantageous tender" assessment approach in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, taking into account factors such as quality, technical compliance, delivery, whole life value, and price. Brand names referenced within the specification are indicative only; equivalent solutions are expressly permitted.

Corserv Solutions reserves the right to clarify tender submissions and to vary quantities in accordance with procurement documentation. - please ensure the reference KR 12826 is used with any communications

CPV: Industrial machinery

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 1 moPublished value£48,000
Contract period: 1 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 (1 mo)Value: £48,000 exc. VAT · £48,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South West

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Corserv will apply the "most advantageous tender" assessment approach in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
10 Apr 2026, 13:05 BST
Last source update
10 Apr 2026, 13:05 BST
Authority reference
KR 12826
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-032822
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Industrial machinery
Delivery area
South West (UKK3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ffc Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
20 Apr 2026, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
17 Apr 2026, 14:00 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Please email submission/quotes stating reference KR12826 to [email protected]

Timeline

10 Apr 2026 → 1 May 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published195 days ago
    10 Apr 2026, 13:05 BST
  2. Clarification questions by188 days ago
    17 Apr 2026, 14:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline185 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 14:00 BST
  4. Contract starts175 days ago
    1 May 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    10 Apr 2026, 13:05 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

CORSERV SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 07737430 · GB-PPON: PQMR-9471-JTYZ Western Group Centre Radnor Road, Redruth, South West, TR16 5EHContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender