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Access Lift Installation, Servicing and Maintenance

City of York Council · Local authority

In brief

City of York Council is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £3,600,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 11 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 23 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 16 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 23 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Customer Satisfaction and Complaint Management 15% · Preventing Issues 8% · Communication with Customers 7% · Approach to Health & Safety 8% · Capacity Question 6% · Project Delivery 6% · Social Value and Environmental Responsibility 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 275 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The City of York Council has an opportunity for Access Lift Installation, Servicing and Maintenance

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: yortender.eu-supply.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 16 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 23 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 052649-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 089163-2026

About the buyer

City of York CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

49

Awards

25

Suppliers it has used most for construction

All tenders and awards from City of York Council

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From notice 052649-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 June 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.