Contract for Lift Maintenance Audit Services in Gateshead

Gateshead Council
North East
Invited to quote
29 October 2026 to 28 October 2028

Planned annual audits of passenger lifts in high and mid-rise residential buildings, plus a rolling programme of audits covering domestic lifting equipment including stairlifts, platform lifts and hoists. Includes technical advice and professional support to Council building safety and lift maintenance officers, providing independent assurance on compliance, contractor performance and value for money.

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Awarded value: £134k; As published
Published: 28 October 2026
Awarded: 28 October 2026; Lerch Bates
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 28 October 2028

What the contract covers

Independent lift maintenance audit services for residential buildings, including passenger lifts, stairlifts, platform lifts and hoists.

Undertake lift maintenance audit services across its residential portfolio
Provide planned annual audits of passenger lifts within high and mid-rise residential buildings
Rolling programme of audits covering domestic lifting equipment including stairlifts, platform lifts and hoists
Provide technical advice and professional support to Council officers responsible for building safety and lift maintenance management

Terms and requirements

Procedure: Invited to quote
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 48 months
Contract dates: 29 October 2026 to 28 October 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 79212000

Services in this contract

Lift and vertical transportation consultancyMain service£60k typicalIndependent lift maintenance audits across residential portfolio

Lifecycle

Published
28 October 2026
Contract awardedto Lerch Bates
28 October 2026
Contract starts
29 October 2026
Contract ends
28 October 2028

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Gateshead Council

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Lerch Bates

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3894987/contract-for-lift-maintenance-audit-services-in-gateshead
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0792bd
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Gateshead Council. Contract for Lift Maintenance Audit Services in Gateshead. Contract award, 28 October 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3894987/contract-for-lift-maintenance-audit-services-in-gateshead (accessed 5 November 2026).