Planning

British Library Front Entrance Hall Accessible Platform Lift

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Planning

13 Sep 2023 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is planning a contracting process for the installation of an accessible platform lift in their Front Entrance Hall in St Pancras. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is set to be published on the Library's Delta eSourcing Portal in early November. The contract value is £500,000, with a procurement method of limited competitive quotation (below threshold). Interested parties must contact Richard Warren by 6th October for further details. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st May 2024 to 31st August 2024, providing opportunities for SMEs to participate.

This tender for the British Library's Front Entrance Hall Accessible Platform Lift presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in the installation of lifts, particularly within the CPV classification of 'Lifts'. Companies with experience in competitive quotation processes and a track record in delivering high-value projects should consider bidding for this contract. The planned future notice date for the tender is 1st November 2023, offering suitable businesses sufficient time to prepare and engage with the buyer, THE BRITISH LIBRARY, located in Wetherby, England.

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Notice Title

British Library Front Entrance Hall Accessible Platform Lift

Notice Description

This is advance notice of an invitation to main contractors to tender for the installation of an accessible platform lift in the entrance hall of the British Library, St Pancras. Please see the attached Pre Notice of ITT document for further details. The tender is due to be published on the Library's Delta eSourcing Portal in early November. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Richard Warren (richard.warren@bl.uk) to obtain further details of the Library's requirements and arrange a site visit. Please contact Richard no later than 6 October.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b9bd5b4-20e9-4452-93b9-4dfc46900e8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787edad2-d3a0-4683-a4a5-8eb1e6c5c2e7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WETHERBY
Postcode
LS23 7BQ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Wetherby
Westminster Constituency
Wetherby and Easingwold

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