Decision details

Approval of contract award for Lift Maintenance, Refurbishments and Replacement contracts

That the Cabinet Member for Council Homes;

1.  Approves the award of Lift Maintenance, Refurbishment and Replacement (Contract A: North of the borough) to Lift Specialists Ltd (Lift Specialists) for the estimated sum of £2.027m per annum for a period of six years (£12.162m) from 4 November 2024 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion) by a further two years making a total estimated contract value of £16.218m.

2.  Approves the award of Lift Maintenance, Refurbishment and Replacement (Contract B: South of the borough) to Guideline Lift Services Ltd (Guideline) for the estimated sum of £1.369m per annum for a period of six years (£8.214m) from 4 November 2024 with the option to extend (in increments at the council’s sole discretion) by a further two years making a total estimated contract value of £10.952m.

3.  Notes that both Lift Specialists and Guideline will operate, as a backup contractor to each other in the event of the failure to deliver the service using their own tendered rates should this be required.