Tender

TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derby City Council involves a refurbishment project for the existing passenger lift at the Museum & Art Gallery in Derby, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender is categorised under 'works', specifically focusing on lift installation work and maintenance services. Currently in the Tender stage as of 17th April 2026, the procurement follows an 'Open' procedure as per the new Procurement Act 2023. Interested suppliers are urged to express interest by 12:00 on 21st May 2026, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 12:00 on 22nd May 2026. The contract is scheduled to begin on 5th October 2026 and conclude on 28th March 2028, lasting for a total of 77 weeks. The estimated contract value is £130,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift technology and refurbishment. Small and medium enterprises, especially those experienced in lift installation and maintenance, are encouraged to compete for the contract. The open procurement method provides a broad access platform for potential suppliers, with documentation available via the East Midlands Tenders portal. Successfully securing this contract could enhance a company's portfolio in public sector works and promote growth through long-term engagements with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the refurbishment of the existing passenger lift at the Museum & Art Gallery, Derby, DE1 1BS. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the Regulations".) The contract period is 77 weeks; the contract is estimated to commence on 5th October 2026 and expire on 28th March 2028. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Thursday 21st May 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 12:00 on Friday 1st May 2026. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 22nd May 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2358 or DN812558. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Additional information: Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Thursday 21st May 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 12:00 on Friday 1st May 2026. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 22nd May 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2358 or DN812558. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8837023e-6b77-41cc-ba68-7b218806d696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bce149d-9310-45d1-b04b-e9ee2de389ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45313100 - Lift installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 28 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

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