Planning

University of Essex - Paternoster Modernisation Soft Market Testing

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Planning

29 Jul 2019 at 14:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is undertaking a planning stage tender for the "Paternoster Modernisation Soft Market Testing" project, aimed at evaluating contractor interest and capability for modernising a Paternoster lift within the Albert Solman Library at the Colchester campus. The engagement end date for expressing interest is set for 12th August 2019. This initiative falls under the lifts industry category (CPV code 42416100), indicating it is focused on enhancing existing mechanical lift systems while ensuring they meet modern safety and operational standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly contractors and sub-contractors with experience in lift installation, modernisation, and maintenance. Companies specialising in mechanical lifts and those equipped to handle both mechanical and electrical works would be particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative not only allows for direct involvement in a unique project but also contributes to the potential growth of businesses specialising in niche markets within the construction and engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Essex - Paternoster Modernisation Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Later this year, the University of Essex will be seeking a suitably skilled and experienced contractor to undertake modernisation works on our Paternoster located within the Albert Solman Library at our Colchester Campus. Through the issue of this notice, we are seeking to understand market interest and capability in delivering the works, whether as a main contractor or sub-contractor. The Paternoster was manufactured by J&E Hall Ltd and has been in operation since the opening of library in 1967, the system serves 5 levels of the building and is utilised by staff and students. As a unique facility within the University the Paternoster modernisation scheme will look to preserve its character, charm and functionality whilst enhancing certain features for its continual operation. The selected contractor will be retained as the Principal Contractor for the works as defined under the CDM Regulations 2015 The modernisation works will generally consist of replacing and upgrading the control systems, replacement of parts including the sheaves, the suspension chains and overhauling selected elements such as the geared machine and cabins. The contractor will also be required to undertake all associated builders, mechanical and electrical works required to complete the modernisation scheme. The works will need to be programmed to be completed by, ideally, April 2020. There is potential to extend this to no later than June 2020, under controlled conditions. The University has retained the services of a specialist Lift Consultant who will be fulfilling the role of the Principal Designer and will be preparing the technical specification for the modernisation works. Any contractors and sub-contractors that believe they have the experience and capability to deliver these requirements should contact the below, in the first instance, including written details of experience and capability in working on Paternoster type systems, covering installation, modernisation, and maintenance. The University of Essex may then invite a number of such companies in for discussions that will inform the University approach to procuring the requirement. In addition, the University is also seeking expressions of interest from sub-contract manufactures of specialist equipment that would be utilised in this modernisation scheme, covering gear and chain manufacturing. Again, please contact the below with details of your experience and capability and you may be invited in for discussions, if required by the University of Essex team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59466a1c-c2b8-45c8-a21e-e0163723b349
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c7c6b3-3bd1-4068-b484-a90cb44d2601
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416130 - Mechanical lifts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procure@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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