364_26 Stairlifts, Steplifts, Vertical Through Floor Lifts and Hoists

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ESPO are establishing a national framework for the supply, installation, service and maintenance of stairlifts, steplifts, vertical through-floor lifts and hoists for use in a domestic setting.

The Framework is divided into 7 lots, with lots 1 and 2 also being further divided into sub-lots as follows:

Lot 1. Seated Stairlifts
Sub-Lot 1.1. Seated Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)
Sub-Lot 1.2. Seated Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)
Lot 2. Perch Stairlifts
Sub-Lot 2.1. Perch Stairlifts (Fused Spur Installation)
Sub-Lot 2.2. Perch Stairlifts (Battery, Plug-In Installation)
Lot 3. Steplifts
Lot 4. Inclined Platform Lifts
Lot 5. Vertical Through-floor Lifts
Lot 6. Ceiling Track Hoists
Lot 7. Mixed Requirement Lot

Please refer to the tender documents for further details (including further details on each of the lots / sub-lots).

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and ESPO may choose to use the extension period where:

• The framework is performing well;
• The framework continues to meet customer needs.

ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as 2x 12-month periods).

The total estimated framework value stated includes the option to extend as noted above.

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