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Lift Servicing and Maintenance

Mid and east Antrim Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Mid and east Antrim Borough Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £450,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 26 May 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 7 December 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, Monday 30 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 7 December 2026

How bids are scored

QUALITY 15% · COST 85%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 1 bid per contract for this buyer (from 7 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around November 2030.

What the notice says

Tenders are invited for the Supply of the Fully Comprehensive Maintenance and Inspection of Lifts within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council buildings.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 24 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £450,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Northern Ireland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.esourcingni.gov.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 30 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

9 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106317-2026

About the buyer

Mid and east Antrim Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

American International Group UK Limited1 contract
Arag plc1 contract
Intact Insurance Ireland Dac UK Branch1 contract
Source Air Conditioning and Electrical (NI) Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Mid and east Antrim Borough Council

From notice 106317-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.