Tenders/Framework for The Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Relocation of Stairlifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Ceiling Hoists

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Framework for The Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Relocation of Stairlifts, Vertical/Platform Lifts and Ceiling Hoists

Gateshead Borough Council

Published: Aug 21, 2026

Updated: Aug 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, transport and logistics and Migration sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation, Warehousing and Resettlement. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.1 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 18, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to deliver the supply, installation, servicing, maintenance, removal, temporary storage and re siting of stairlifts, vertical/platform lifts and hoists within domestic properties and some public buildings. The Contract will support disabled residents by ensuring the safe, reliable and timely provision of relevant equipment and the associated services. • Supply and installation of stair lifts for use within domestic properties (including a minimum of a 12-month warranty to cover an annual service at month 11 and all callouts and repairs). • Repair and maintenance of existing stair lifts within Council-owned domestic properties following the expiry of the initial warranty period. This will apply to stair lifts installed by the Contractor during the new contract as well as stair lifts currently in place. • Removal, temporary storage and re-siting of stair lifts from domestic properties. Where re-siting is to be considered, this would be subject to a condition report. • Hold separately a minimum of 10 units - including two of each stairlift type for priority cases. • Provide demonstrations of equipment when required during the term of the contract, including when a stairlift is installed, property is re-let or a customer needs further demonstration. Demonstration must include full explanation to the Customer of how to operate the stairlift and include observing the Customer using the stairlift competently. Demonstration on new installation or re-let of property must occur on the same day as the installation/date the Customer moves in and begins to use the equipment. • Have the ability to provide demonstration of equipment such as showroom with products which residents can visit or digital platform with examples of equipment and its usage. • Supply and installation of vertical/platform lifts for use within domestic properties (including a minimum of a 12-month warranty to cover an annual service to be carried out on month 11 and all callouts and repairs). • Repair and maintenance of existing vertical/platforms lifts within Council-owned properties following expiry of the initial warranty period. This will apply to vertical/platform lifts which are installed during the new contract as well as those currently in place which are out of warranty or will become out of warranty during the term of the contract. • Provide demonstrations of equipment when required during the term of the contract, including following installation, when a property is re-let or when a Customer needs further demonstration. Demonstration must include full explanation to the Customer of how to operate the lift and include observing the Customer using the lift competently. Demonstration on new installation or re-let of property must occur on the same day as the installation/date the Customer moves in and begins to use the equipment. • Have the ability to provide demonstration of equipment such as a showroom with products which residents can visit or digital platform with examples of equipment and its usage. • Supply installation and maintenance of tracked ceiling hoists for use within domestic and other Council-owned properties. For domestic properties, this will include a minimum of a 12-month warranty to cover annual service to be carried out in month 11 and all callouts and repairs. • Removal, temporary storage and re-siting of tracked ceiling hoists from Council-owned properties as directed by the Council. • Hold separately a level of stock of ceiling hoists for priority cases those with life limiting conditions (minimum of 10 units - at least two of each hoist type. • Provide demonstrations of equipment when required during the term of the contract, including following installation, when a property is re-let or a tenant needs further demonstration. Demonstration must include full explanation to the Customer of how to operate the hoist and include observing the Customer and carer/relative using the hoist competently. Demonstration on new installation or re-let of property must occur on the same day as the installation/date the Customer moves in and begins to use the equipment. • Have the ability to provide demonstration of equipment such as a showroom with products which residents can visit or digital platform with examples of equipment and its usage.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 079953-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Gateshead Borough Council

Gateshead Borough Council has issued 70 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 47 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 079953-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 18, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Gateshead Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,100,000 - £1,100,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.