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ESPH AB HBC West Hill Lift Feasibility Study (ESPH687 JB)

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:22

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01 May 2025 at 10:42

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01 May 2025 at 10:39

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10 Apr 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "ESPH AB HBC West Hill Lift Feasibility Study" project. The Council sought an experienced consultant to undertake condition, feasibility, and design reports focused on improving accessibility and preserving heritage at the West Hill Lift in Hastings, UK. The procurement was executed through an open method, classified as below threshold under open competition criteria. The project reached the award and contract stage on 27th August 2025, with the contract set to conclude on 26th December 2025. The awarded value for this project was £122,069.36.

This tender opens pathways for businesses in consultancy services, especially those offering expertise in transport, infrastructure, structural engineering, and environmental consultancy, to demonstrate their capabilities. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include large consultancies with experience in projects requiring research and development consultancy services along with public relations and evaluation. Given the project's goals aiming at preservation and enhanced accessibility, SMEs and larger firms with a proven history in handling similar sensitive and impactful projects would find fertile ground to establish or expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ESPH AB HBC West Hill Lift Feasibility Study (ESPH687 JB)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council are seeking to appoint an experienced consultant to undertake condition, feasibility, and design reports for the West Hill Lift, the steps from the George Street in Hastings Old Town, and the approaches to the lift at both the lower and upper station. This project involves comprehensively assessing and proposing designs, to RIBA stage 3, to enhance the West Hill Lift site, focussing on improving accessibility and preserving heritage. Full details are included in the document set.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054935-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,069 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 26 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKS BARFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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