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Passenger Lift Refurbishment - Redmonds Building

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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10 Apr 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for passenger lift refurbishment at Redmonds Building, managed by Liverpool John Moores University, falls under the industry category for lifts. It is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and has reached the award stage as of 10th April 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, with a contract awarded to Otis Limited for the amount of £35,000 including VAT. The refurbishment is essential due to obsolete parts and an operational lift being crucial for subsequent air conditioning works commencing in May 2025. The procurement method was "Below threshold - without competition," suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with key dates such as the future signature on 24th April 2025 and the contract period from 25th April 2025 to 25th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift repairs and refurbishments, particularly those capable of sourcing specific components internationally. SMEs engaged in hard facilities management or associated mechanical services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders within this sector. Given the essential nature of the lift in the Redmonds Building for facilitating other construction projects, businesses that can offer reliable and timely repair services stand to benefit through enhanced visibility and potential future contracts with Liverpool John Moores University and associated public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Passenger Lift Refurbishment - Redmonds Building

Notice Description

The passenger lift at Redmonds building was reported to LJMU estates as there was a loud grinding sound when the lift was in operation. Hard FM contractor (Atlas Services previously Salisbury) sent their lift engineer (Pickering's) out to investigate the noise. Pickering's reported back the lift is a closed protocol system direct with Otis Lift Services and a large refurbishment will be required due to obsolete parts. We contacted Otis Lift services and met the engineer onsite to review the fault. The Otis engineer diagnosed the fault with the bearings and recommended the lift could be repaired; however the part will have to be sourced from their Spanish factory because of the model of our lift. The works will be PS35K including VAT to remove existing motor and fully replace the Obsolete Gen 2 Machine, following the Installation Otis will carry out a full load test. The lift will then need to be tested by one of Otis test engineers as they have replaced a main component. There is a 30-day lead in time for the part and this part can only be sourced by Otis. Unfortunately, the lift is the only lift at Redmonds that rises to the roof area. There are planned air conditioning works due to commence onsite in May 2025 that involves contractors working on the roof, an operational lift is essential to assist the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Estates - J R
Contact Email
purchaseorderqueries@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OTIS

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