New tender opportunity for lift, access, and assisted bathing equipment suppliers

A new tender opportunity has been published by The Guinness Partnership, together with its appointed managing agent ProcurePublic, that may be relevant to BHTA members supplying passenger lifts, specialist lifting equipment, assisted bathing systems, and associated independent living solutions.

Scope of the tender

The tender establishes a multi-lot framework for the provision of Passenger Lift Services (Lot 1) and Mobility Lift Services (Lot 2).

The framework covers passenger lifts, specialist lifting equipment, and assisted bathing systems, including Arjo baths, hoists, and associated mobility lifting solutions. It supports planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, installations, modernisation, statutory compliance, and lifecycle assessments across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use buildings.

The agreement will be available to all UK public sector contracting authorities.

Procurement structure and details

The framework is structured as a four-year agreement running from 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2030, with an estimated total value of £90 million excluding VAT (£108 million including VAT).

Up to 15 suppliers may be appointed, with a two percent supplier fee applied to works invoiced under the agreement. The framework may be accessed by public sector contracting authorities across the UK and allows for either direct awards or further competition, following an open procedure.

Lot 1 – Passenger Lifts

Lot 1 covers a full range of services for traction, hydraulic, and MRL passenger lifts. This includes routine and reactive maintenance, servicing and repair activities, as well as installations, replacements and major modernisation programmes. The scope also incorporates controller and drive upgrades, improvements to door gear and safety systems, and 24/7 breakdown attendance. Associated mechanical and electrical works, along with condition surveys and lifecycle assessments, also fall within this lot. The estimated value for Lot 1 is £90 million excluding VAT.

Lot 2 – Mobility Lifts and Specialist Lifting Equipment

Lot 2 includes platform lifts, step lifts, through-floor lifts, mobility lifts for domestic and public environments, hoists, ceiling-track systems, Arjo baths, and other assisted bathing equipment. Services include installations, replacements, repairs, compliance testing, LOLER inspections, responsive emergency attendance and upgrade recommendations. As with Lot 1, the estimated value is £90 million excluding VAT.

Both lots also encompass statutory inspections, lifecycle planning, obsolescence assessments, asset reviews, remote monitoring capabilities, and supporting mechanical and electrical works.

Key dates

• Enquiry deadline: 12pm, 15 December 2025
• Tender submission deadline: 12pm, 19 December 2025
• Estimated award decision date: 19 January 2026
• Framework start date: 19 January 2026

Award criteria

The framework will be awarded based on a combination of quality and cost considerations. The published criteria allocate a weighting of 60 percent to quality and 40 percent to cost.

Accessing the tender documents

Tender documentation and submission materials are available through ProcurePublic. Bidders must submit their completed applications exclusively through the Form of Tender document. Supporting documents, including the full specification and contractual information, are provided separately, along with a dedicated clarifications portal for questions during the tender period.

Any enquiries should be directed to ProcurePublic Limited at tenders@procurepublic.co.uk.