Award

Lancaster City Museum Wheelchair Platform Stair Lift replacement

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of a wheelchair platform stair lift at the Lancaster City Museum. This project, classified under lift installation work (CPV code 45313100), adopts an open procurement method and was concluded on 9th October 2024. The contract is valued at £45,906 and runs from 6th February 2025 to 31st July 2026. Knowsley Lift Services Ltd, a supplier recognised as an SME, emerged as the successful bidder. The procurement falls under the 'works' category and is specific to Lancaster, with relevance to wider regions including the United Kingdom and others.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lift installation and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in infrastructure improvement within the public sector. SMEs equipped with the expertise to deliver efficient and safe lift solutions could find projects like this instrumental in enhancing their portfolio and securing future contracts. Businesses capable of handling similar public works projects should position themselves strategically to benefit from such opportunities in both local and broader markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancaster City Museum Wheelchair Platform Stair Lift replacement

Notice Description

Award of contract for lift installation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8e2b07d-cc39-44bd-8309-d6dcf5a3cc8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1567eac-4a80-4633-8b65-f8fc6312d851
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,906 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
Not specified
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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