Tender opportunity: YPO seeks suppliers to deliver stairlifts and associated services

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.

Tender overview

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.

Key details

• Reference: 001314
• Value: £70,000,000 (excluding VAT)
• Duration: 4 years (26 June 2026 to 25 June 2030)

This is an open procedure to establish a framework agreement.

Scope

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.

Lots

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.

• Lot 1: Seated stairlifts (straight and curved)
• Lot 2: Perch stairlifts
• Lot 3: Step lifts
• Lot 4: Inclined platform lifts
• Lot 5: Vertical through-floor lifts
• Lot 6: Ceiling track hoists
• Sub-lots 7.1 to 7.6: Service and maintenance for each of the above categories, for products no longer under the manufacturer’s warranty
• Lot 8: Multi-lot call-off (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.

Eligibility

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

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.

How to apply

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