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Procurement organisation and social enterprise, Fusion21, has announced the fourth generation of its Lifts Framework and is now inviting bids from interested contractors and consultants of any size, providing local, regional or national coverage.
The framework, worth up to £80 million over four years is designed to deliver lift related works and services to estates across the public sector, including housing, education, and healthcare providers. It will support the design, installation, servicing, testing and refurbishment works of passenger/goods lifts, stair lifts and lift consultancy services.
Split into a total of five lots, the framework structure is:
Lot 1: Passenger/ goods lifts – servicing and maintenance
Lot 2: LOLER thorough examinations
Lot 3: Passenger/ goods lifts – installation, refurbishment and upgrading
Lot 4: Domestic lifts – installation and servicing
Lot 5: Lift consultancy
Peter Francis, Executive Director of Operations at Fusion21 said: “Fusion21 members have an ongoing requirement for vertical transportation equipment which they are legally obliged to maintain. Due to launch in July 2024, the renewal of this framework will enable us to continue offering a framework which support members’ compliance requirements. We welcome bids from organisations, large or small, to provide specialist services for our members.
“Our refreshed offer will provide a compliant, efficient, and quality framework with members able to benefit from greater cost efficiencies, flexible call-off options and geographical coverage across the UK down to a regional and local level.
“As with all of Fusion21’s frameworks, the Lifts Framework will also support members to deliver social value they can see in communities, aligned with their organisational priorities.”
Tender applications are welcome from interested organisations that meet the criteria set out in the tender documentation.
The submission deadline is 10am on Monday 8 April 2024.
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