Lift Maintenance Contracts 2027
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The University of Canterbury is seeking to establish lift maintenance contracts to provide inspection, preventative maintenance, monitoring and responsive repair services for lifts across its campus and related sites. About UC's lifts provide essential vertical transport and accessibility across its campus and related sites. The assets require regular inspection, preventative maintenance, monitoring and responsive repair to remain safe, fit for purpose and compliant with the Building Act 2004 and applicable specified-system requirements, including SS8/1. Current maintenance is provided mainly by two suppliers, often the original equipment manufacturers. Purpose UC is seeking a refreshed, consistent and performance-focused maintenance model that can accommodate one or more providers and a mixed-OEM portfolio. Scope The scope includes: Regular inspection of lift assets Preventative maintenance of lift assets Monitoring of lift assets Responsive repair of lift assets Contract Terms and Conditions Proposed term of three years plus two discretionary one-year extensions (3 + 1 + 1) Extensions will depend on performance, compliance, value for money and ongoing business need The Contract is non-exclusive Tender Briefing Registration Deadline: 28 09 2026 Briefing Session Date: 30 09 2026 Enquiries Contact: Phil Shaw Email: procurement@canterbury.ac.nz
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