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Lancaster City Museum Wheelchair Platform Stair Lift replacement

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 11:22

Award Notice
Tender

23 Aug 2024 at 10:51

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Jul 2024 at 21:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lancaster City Museum Wheelchair Platform Stair Lift replacement" was overseen by Lancaster City Council, a local authority in England. The tender was initiated to replace an existing lift at the Grade II* listed City Museum in Lancaster with one suitable for wheelchair use, ensuring compliance with heritage building requirements. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with a budget of £25,000. The tender was published on 23 July 2024, and the submission deadline was 6 September 2024. The contract period was originally set from 2 December 2024 to 26 December 2025, but Knowsley Lift Services Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £45,906, with revised contract dates starting from 6 February 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender offered significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in electrical and lift installation work, especially those experienced in working on historically sensitive sites. Businesses capable of integrating modern technologies while adhering to stringent conservation guidelines would have been well-positioned to compete. The procurement process encouraged participation by SMEs, providing a chance to engage with government projects and enhance their portfolio through delivering services for public heritage buildings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancaster City Museum Wheelchair Platform Stair Lift replacement

Notice Description

A new wheelchair platform stair lift is required at the Grade II* listed City Museum in Lancaster. The lift must carry wheelchairs and users between the ground and first floors, via the U shaped single landing staircase. the project must be designed and executed to be sympathetic to the heritage building, and the designer/supplier will need to support with the application for listed building consent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7379384d-256b-43b9-ac91-88c34cd526dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59d9f116-6a7a-4194-afbd-4b316bea64be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,906 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOWSLEY LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

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