Tender

4978.EFM.JR.26 - Pam Liversidge & Robert Hadfield Lift Replacement Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is managing a procurement process titled "4978.EFM.JR.26 - Pam Liversidge & Robert Hadfield Lift Replacement Scheme" under an open procedure for the upgrade of three overhead traction lifts. This opportunity falls under the "Lift and escalator installation work" category and is relevant to the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 13 March 2026 by 12:00 PM. The contract period is from 7 May 2026 to 14 September 2027. The funding allocated for this project is £998,550.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in lift installation and infrastructure upgrades to secure a significant contract, enhancing their portfolio and revenue. The project is particularly well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, given its classification as accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises. Firms with expertise in specialised lift systems, especially those capable of handling fire evacuation lifts, will find this tender aligns with their technical competencies and strategic business growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4978.EFM.JR.26 - Pam Liversidge & Robert Hadfield Lift Replacement Scheme

Notice Description

Dear Sirs, You are invited to tender for the above titled project. This is a open tender process following University University process. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. The brief description of the project is that it is for the upgrade of three overhead traction lifts to fire evacuation lifts, one within the Pam Liversage building and two within the Hadfield Tower building. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. The tender documents provide full information, which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. . Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d07161f9-d416-47ae-849d-ee6dad58551c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb1fcb82-d214-403c-b713-d5f18aa52b47
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£998,550 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 14 Sep 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
James Rainbow
Contact Email
james.rainbow@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 2224204

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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