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Consultancy Services to deliver the Design, Supply and Installation of Replacement Lifts

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2026 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a prominent public authority in England, has completed an award stage for consultancy services involving the design, supply, and installation of replacement lifts. The contract, valued at £52,000, falls under the CPV classification for lifts and has been procured selectively through a framework agreement. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has its activities primarily located in the East of England. The tender period ended on 24th May 2026, and the contract is set to run from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The awarded supplier for this contract is David Miles & Partners, confirming the award details as of 25th June 2026.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations adept at framework agreements. Companies specialising in engineering and installation services can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio within the public sector. The focus on lift installation services provides an excellent opportunity for firms experienced in refurbishing public infrastructure to showcase their capabilities and scale their operations through government contracts. Suitable bidders would be those with a proven track record in engineering solutions, particularly in infrastructure projects and public sector frameworks, capitalising on the long-term nature of such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services to deliver the Design, Supply and Installation of Replacement Lifts

Notice Description

Consultancy Services to deliver the Design, Supply and Installation of Replacement Lifts for Bedford Borough Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bfd980b-b035-4042-9743-3f8b1efd4cec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123adcde-0d4d-4a0b-b805-01592032fcf9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVID MILES & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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