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Lift and Escalator Consultant Framework

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government

In brief

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced plans to buy building maintenance and lift work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £4,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 1 April 2027.

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

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

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 44 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £4,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Network Rail is intending to tender for a national framework for Lift & escalator asset management and project delivery consultancy services across Great Britain. The framework will enable Network Rail and authorised users to procure lift and escalator maintenance and consultancy support on locations and assets throughout England, Scotland and Wales with an initial term of eight years, with break clauses applying throughout the term. The proposed framework is expected to include: • Technical Leadership  • Asset management and maintenance consultancy support • Assurance consultancy • Project Engineering • Client Representative and Principal Designer (where required)

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. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 097613-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

252

Awards

89

Suppliers it has used most for building maintenance

  1. C473282 - South Mimms Canteen Refurbishment

    MhraEast of EnglandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon9 hours leftLow competitionSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £235kestimated
  2. Extra Care Housing Development - Edinburgh House

    Portsmouth City CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £280mestimated
  3. Care and Support Investment Programme(CSIP) Refurbishment Works at 2 Arlington Road

    The Riverside Group LimitedLondonConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon11 hours leftSmall contract

    Value not stated
  4. The Replacement of the Sports Hall Flat Roof, Edenbridge Leisure Centre

    Sevenoaks District CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £120kestimated
  5. Milewater Operations Building Development

    Belfast HarbourNorthern IrelandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interestLow competitionSuitable for SMEs

    £5.7mestimated

From notice 097613-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 15 October 2026.