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BHTA members involved in stairlifts, steplifts, through-floor lifts, hoists, and related installation and maintenance services are encouraged to review this new framework opportunity from ESPO for domestic mobility access equipment and associated support services.
ESPO is establishing a national framework for public bodies across the UK for the supply, installation, service, maintenance, and testing of domestic mobility access equipment for people with impaired mobility.
This framework covers a broad range of home access and lifting solutions relevant to BHTA members. It is divided into seven lots, with lots 1 and 2 further split into sub-lots, as follows:
The tender states that the mixed requirement lot is for the supply and installation of more than one lift type or service under warranty, including service, maintenance, and testing. Suppliers awarded a position on more than one lot or sub-lot will automatically be awarded onto lot 7.
The tender specifies applicable standards for several lots, including BS EN 81-40 for seated and perch stairlifts and inclined platform lifts, BS 6440 for steplifts, BS 5900 or BS EN 81-41 for vertical through-floor lifts, and BS EN ISO 10535 for ceiling-track hoists.
The opportunity is being procured as an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and will establish a framework agreement. ESPO states that there is no guarantee or estimate of value for individual lots, and that the overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot. The maximum number of suppliers is unlimited, and ESPO will charge suppliers a maximum framework fee of 1 percent based on turnover generated under the framework.
This tender is suitable for SMEs, as well as larger suppliers, able to demonstrate experience in supplying, servicing, and maintaining stairlifts, steplifts, vertical through-floor lifts, and hoists relevant to their bid. Tenderers are also expected to show positive net assets in their latest published accounts, appropriate insurance, a published carbon reduction policy statement or evidence of commitment to carbon reduction, quality assurance processes, health and safety arrangements, and business continuity measures.
Evaluation weighting is 55 percent quality and 45 percent price.
Submit tenders electronically via EastMidsTenders Portal.
Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 23 April 2026. Questions and clarifications should be submitted by 5pm on 10 April 2026 through the eProcurement portal after an expression of interest has been completed.
Suppliers should register on ProContract through the portal, search for tender opportunity ‘364_26’, express an interest, and then download the tender documents from the ProContract activity summary screen. Enquiries should be submitted as a message on the portal.
Contact email: tenders@espo.org.
BHTA members involved in stairlifts, platform lifts, through-floor lifts, ceiling track hoists, and related installation and maintenance services are encouraged to review this new framework opportunity from Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO).
YPO intends to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement for public sector customers, where end customers will place orders directly with suppliers, who will deliver and provide services direct to the end customer.
YPO is establishing a national framework for the supply, installation, and ongoing support of stairlifts and other lifting equipment, alongside associated servicing, maintenance, and refurbishment activity across the UK. The framework is designed for use by YPO and other contracting authorities.
This is an open procedure to establish a framework agreement.
The framework covers the supply and installation of new equipment, as well as supporting services including servicing, maintenance, removal, storage, refurbishment, and re-siting of equipment (including arrangements under the original manufacturer’s warranty, where applicable). It also includes service and maintenance for equipment that is no longer under the manufacturer’s warranty.
The framework is structured across supply and installation lots, plus service and maintenance sub-lots, and a multi-lot call-off option for customers with more than one requirement.
The notice indicates that suppliers may only apply for sub-lots 7.1 to 7.6 if they have applied for (and are successful on) lots 1 to 6. Suppliers awarded all lots and sub-lots may be automatically added to the multi-lot (lot 8), unless they opt out.
This tender is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, as well as larger providers, that can supply and install the relevant equipment and deliver associated service and maintenance requirements.
Evaluation weighting (framework establishment, lots 1 to 6): quality (including delivery and customer service) 50 percent, cost 30 percent, and social value and sustainability 20 percent.
For service and maintenance sub-lots (7.1 to 7.6) and the multi-lot call-off (lot 8), the notice lists cost, quality, and social value, and sustainability as the criteria, but does not specify weightings.
Submit your tender electronically via the YPO supplier portal.
Tenders must be submitted by 12pm on 26 March 2026. Enquiries should be submitted by 12pm on 12 March 2026.
Access the full tender documentation, including specifications and terms, through the portal link above.
Enquiries: contracts@ypo.co.uk