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Scope

Reference

364_26

Description

ESPO are establishing a national framework for the supply, installation, service and maintenance of stairlifts, steplifts, vertical through-floor lifts and hoists for use in a domestic setting.

The Framework is divided into 7 lots, with lots 1 and 2 also being further divided into sub-lots as follows:

Lot 1. Seated Stairlifts

Sub-Lot 1.1. Seated Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Sub-Lot 1.2. Seated Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Lot 2. Perch Stairlifts

Sub-Lot 2.1. Perch Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Sub-Lot 2.2. Perch Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Lot 3. Steplifts

Lot 4. Inclined Platform Lifts

Lot 5. Vertical Through-floor Lifts

Lot 6. Ceiling Track Hoists

Lot 7. Mixed Requirement Lot

Please refer to the tender documents for further details (including further details on each of the lots / sub-lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 23 April 2026.

To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):

(a) Go to / (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '364_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).

Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
• Possible extension to 30 June 2030
• 4 years

Description of possible extension:

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where:

• The framework is performing well;

• The framework continues to meet customer needs.

ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods).

The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend as noted above.

Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract.

Main procurement category

Goods

Additional procurement category

Services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1.1 (was 1). Seated Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of seated stairlifts (fused spur installation) under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

All stairlifts under Lot 1.1 comply with BS EN 81-40.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 44115600 - Stairlifts
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 1.2. Seated Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of straight and curved seated stairlifts (battery, plug-in installation) under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

All stairlifts under Lot 1.2 comply with BS EN 81-40.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 44115600 - Stairlifts
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2.1. Perch Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of perch stairlifts (fused spur installation) under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

All stairlifts under Lot 2.1 comply with BS EN 81-40.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 44115600 - Stairlifts
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2.2. Perch Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of perch stairlifts (battery, plug-in installation) under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

All stairlifts under Lot 2 comply with BS EN 81-40.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 44115600 - Stairlifts
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Steplifts

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of steplifts under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

All steplifts under Lot 3 comply with BS 6440.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 42416100 - Lifts
• 44115600 - Stairlifts
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. Inclined Platform Lifts

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of inclined platform lifts under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

All stairlifts under Lot 4 comply with BS EN 81-40.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 42416100 - Lifts
• 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5. Vertical Through-floor Lifts

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of vertical through-floor homelifts under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

All vertical through-floor lifts under Lot 5 comply with BS 5900 or BS EN 81-41.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 42416100 - Lifts
• 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 6. Ceiling Track Hoists

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of ceiling-track hoists under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

All ceiling-track hoists under Lot 6 comply with BS EN ISO 10535.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 42416300 - Hoists
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 7. Mixed Requirement Lot

Description

This Lot is for the supply and installation of more than one lift type / service under warranty (includes service, maintenance, testing), intended for use in a domestic setting by persons with impaired mobility.

Tenderers that are successful in being awarded a position on more than one Lot/Sub-Lot will be automatically awarded on Lot 7.

Lot value (estimated)

• £36,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 42416100 - Lifts
• 42416300 - Hoists
• 44115600 - Stairlifts
• 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work
• 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
• 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Same for all lots

Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

1%

Further information about fees

As a public body, ESPO have a statutory obligation to recover the costs incurred in the management of this Framework. This obligation is met by means of a Framework Fee which will be payable by the Suppliers to ESPO based on the total turnover of business conducted by them under the Framework.

Framework operation description

Customers seeking stairlifts, steplifts, vertical through-floor lifts and hoists via the Framework will do so in the following way(s) in accordance with section 45 of the Procurement Act 2023 (and any subsequent amendment or re-enactment thereof):

Call-off without competition (NOT available under LOT 7, the Mixed Requirement Lot):

'Calling-off' Goods and/or Services from a Supplier identified who is: a) included in the Framework; b) suitable for meeting the Customer's specific needs; c) delivers to the geographical region of the Customer, and; d) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to the Customer's requirements, based on the Framework pricing and the additional benefits offered by each Supplier.

Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process - for LOT 7, the Mixed Requirement Lot, Customers will only invite those Suppliers who have been awarded onto the relevant Lots that their requirement falls within - full detail is provided in the Invitation to Tender):

'Calling-off' by conducting a further competitive selection process amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Goods / supply the required Services. Customers will assess the suppliers as set out in the terms and conditions of the Framework.

Please note that once this Framework is established, the right is reserved by the Customer when running a further competitive selection process, to invite the Suppliers to participate in an eAuction.

Please refer to the tender documents for any further details.

ESPO Trading Limited Second Framework:

ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself.

Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Procurement Act 2023 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Procurement Act 2023 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for tenderers information only.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at ) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at:

Contracting authority location restrictions

• UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Lot 1.1 (was 1). Seated Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Lot 1.2. Seated Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Lot 2.1. Perch Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Lot 2.2. Perch Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Lot 3. Steplifts

Lot 4. Inclined Platform Lifts

Lot 5. Vertical Through-floor Lifts

Lot 6. Ceiling Track Hoists

Lot 7. Mixed Requirement Lot

For all Lots Tenderers should meet the following Conditions of Participation:

• Financial Capacity - Companies, Public Sector organisations and Third Sector organisations should have 'positive net assets' as determined from their Latest Year's Published Accounts.

• Insurance - Please see Lot specific details for the required insurance levels per Lot.

• Carbon Reduction Plans - Tenderers must confirm they have a published carbon reduction policy statement or must provide evidence of a commitment to carbon reduction.

• Tenderers must confirm they will comply with the Framework Specification and the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement.

Refer to the tender documents for further details on the conditions of participation.

Technical ability conditions of participation

Lot 1.1 (was 1). Seated Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Lot 1.2. Seated Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Lot 2.1. Perch Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Lot 2.2. Perch Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Lot 3. Steplifts

Lot 4. Inclined Platform Lifts

Lot 5. Vertical Through-floor Lifts

Lot 6. Ceiling Track Hoists

Lot 7. Mixed Requirement Lot

For all Lots Tenderers should meet the following Conditions of Participation:

• Technical & Professional Ability - Tenderers should possess experience of supplying, servicing and providing maintenance services for stairlifts, steplifts, vertical through-floor lifts and/ or hoists as applicable to their bid, demonstrated by ongoing and historical contract information.

• Health and Safety - Tenderers must provide a satisfactory description of the arrangements they have in place or will have in place if awarded the contract to manage health and safety effectively and control significant risks relevant to the requirement.

• Quality Management - Tenderers must confirm that they have quality assurance processes in place and must provide evidence that their processes are clear, practicable and accessible.

• Business Continuity - Tenderers must demonstrate their approach to business continuity in relation to the requirements.

Refer to the tender documents for further details on the conditions of participation.

Particular suitability

Lot 1.1 (was 1). Seated Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Lot 1.2. Seated Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Lot 2.1. Perch Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)

Lot 2.2. Perch Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)

Lot 3. Steplifts

Lot 4. Inclined Platform Lifts

Lot 5. Vertical Through-floor Lifts

Lot 6. Ceiling Track Hoists

Lot 7. Mixed Requirement Lot

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

10 April 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

23 April 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Refer to all instructions captured via /

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

12 June 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):

(a) Go to / (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '364_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).

Technical specifications to be met

Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).

Contracting authority

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby

Leicester

LE19 1ES

United Kingdom

Contact name: Food, Communities and Technology Procurement Team

Email: tenders [at] espo.org

Website: /

Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government