Tender opportunity: Bolton Council seeks stairlift and hoist maintenance providers

BHTA members involved in stairlift servicing, hoist maintenance, and accessibility equipment support services are encouraged to review this tender opportunity from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.

The council is seeking a single contractor to provide a stairlift and hoist maintenance service across its property portfolio in Greater Manchester. This is a re-advertisement of an opportunity previously published in December 2024.

Tender overview

The contract is intended to support the ongoing servicing and upkeep of lifting equipment that helps residents maintain safe access within the home. This is a below-threshold open competition under the Procurement Act 2023. This tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, alongside other providers able to deliver stairlift and hoist maintenance services.

Key details

• Reference: TC253
• Value: £80,565 excluding VAT
• Duration: Three years from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029, with the option to extend for up to a further two years to 2 August 2031

Evaluation

The evaluation weighting is price 45 percent, quality 35 percent, and social value 20 percent.

How to apply

Tenders must be submitted electronically via The Chest.

The submission deadline is 4pm on 18 May 2026. Questions should be submitted by 4pm on 11 May 2026.

The full tender documents can be accessed through the published advert here.

For enquiries, email corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk.