This tender is for provision of comprehensive maintenance contract for a six year period. The initial period will be two years followed by four years, subject to performance, at the Employer's discretion for circa 120 lifts of various types within the University's estate as per appendix 1.

The scope of works shall be principally as follows:

(a) Fully comprehensive maintenance with regular servicing of the lift equipment to the specified schedules. The University will undertake a financial review during year two of the contract with an option to change the contract to semi-comprehensive after year two.

(b) Specified response times to emergency call outs, both during and outside of normal working hours, which may require repairs or other urgent attention.

(c) Servicing must be carried out to the whole of the equipment as detailed in the specification.

(d) Replacement of parts at no additional cost unless specifically excluded as stated

(e) Maintain a reasonable stock of replacement parts and equipment within each Service Engineers vehicle. The Employer may also be able to facilitate limited storage at or more sites.

(f) The Contractor shall include for annual SAFed LG1 examinations.

(g) The Contractor shall include for attendance to monthly progress meetings at the Employer's premises, to discuss as a minimum performance, payment and health & safety.