Access Lift Installation, Servicing and Maintenance Contract - Market Engagement
City of York CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
2 July 2026
21 days remaining
Published
4 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The City of York Council has a short questionnaire which will act as pre market engagement for the Access Lift Installation, Servicing and Maintenance Contract
AI Analysis
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York City Council is running a short market engagement survey to gather information before they formally tender a contract for installing, servicing, and maintaining access lifts (the lifts that help disabled people get into buildings). This is an early-stage information-gathering exercise, not the actual tender — they're asking potential suppliers what they think before writing the full contract.
Requirements
- Ability to install access lifts
- Capacity to provide ongoing servicing of lifts
- Capacity to provide maintenance of lifts
- Likely requirement for relevant health and safety compliance (inferred from lift work nature)
- No specific requirements listed in the questionnaire itself — full technical and certification requirements will appear in the formal tender documents
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Install access lifts in council buildings and facilities
- Service access lifts on a regular scheduled basis
- Maintain access lifts to keep them safe and operational
- Respond to the council's market engagement questionnaire with your capability and pricing information
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is 'market engagement' — it's not a formal tender yet. The council is asking suppliers questions to understand the market before they design the real contract. Your response doesn't commit you to bidding, but helps shape what they'll ask for later.
- 2Look for the questionnaire document itself — the description here is just a notice that it exists. Download and complete the short questions honestly about what you can do and what it might cost.
- 3Access lifts are specialist equipment with strict safety rules. The council will likely require proof of qualifications and compliance with lift regulations (such as LOLER — Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations). Check what certifications you'll need before responding.
- 4This is a maintenance contract, not a one-off job. The council will want reliable long-term service, so they'll ask about your response times, spare parts availability, and service record. Be ready to demonstrate reliability.
- 5The formal tender will probably be worth significant money and run for several years (typically 3-5 years). This questionnaire helps the council decide contract length, frequency of servicing, and payment structure.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small lift company, consider whether you have capacity for all three elements (install, service, maintain). If you're strong in only one area, look for a larger partner to consortium with — councils often prefer one main contractor rather than juggling multiple suppliers.
- Respond to this questionnaire even if you're not certain about bidding later. Your input shapes the contract, and being on the council's radar before formal tender launch is valuable. You can always decide not to bid when you see the full requirements.
- Prepare your evidence now: certifications, client references, response time data, and insurance details. When the formal tender launches, you'll have weeks not months to submit. Being organised early gives you an advantage.
Likely incumbents
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Key Dates
Published
4 June 2026
Submission deadline
2 July 2026
Notice type
opportunity
Source
eu supply
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