TENDER FOR PLANT LIFTING EQUIPMENT TESTING – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED – Lifting Equipment Testing
Description
Via East Midlands Limited (“Via”) is seeking to appoint a competent and suitably accredited contractor to undertake the statutory inspection, thorough examination, testing and certification of lifting equipment across its operational and fleet activities. The successful contractor will provide comprehensive lifting equipment testing services.
Key requirements:
• Statutory inspection and testing
• Thorough examination
• Certification services
• Operational and fleet equipment
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £280,000 excluding VAT
- £336,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to October 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71600000 – Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71631000 – Technical inspection services
- 71300000 – Engineering services
Contract locations
- Location not specified
Region: East Midlands
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 September 2026, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
25 September 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Testing quality and expertise | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
Via East Midlands Limited,
Nottingham,
NG2 4LA
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@viaem.org.uk
Region: East Midlands
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
