SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF LIFTS AND HOISTS (INCLUDING REMOVAL STORAGE, REFURBISHMENT AND REINSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT) OUTSIDE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER?S/CONTRACTOR?S WARRANTY

Cheshire East Borough Council provides home adaptations and equipment in its discharge of its statutory duties to meet the needs of disabled people. Stair lifts, vertical lifts, step lifts, ceiling track hoists and gantry hoists are some of the solutions provided by the Council to enable a safe means of access into and around the home andfor safe moving and handling. To safeguard the users of the equipment and to prolong the equipment's useful life, the Council has a requirement for the following tasks: ? Scheduled servicing of equipment;

? Responsive repairs and maintenance of equipment;

? Removal, refurbishment, storage and re-installation of equipment; and

? Decommissioning of equipment.

Tenderers should note that this is to be Single Provider Call-off Contract and orders will be made by the Council as and when required. The Council makes no guarantee that any orders will be placed under the Agreements.

The values given in this notice are only estimations and are for the initial contract period of 2 years and take into account the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The Authority gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period.

Additional information: In order to participate, providers were required to register, complete and upload completed ITT documentation and submit via the Chest at www.the-chest.org.uk ? the project reference on The Chest is DN106295.

Cheshire East