Tender

High Chelmer Lifts Refurbishment Project

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council is in the Tender stage of a procurement process for the "High Chelmer Lifts Refurbishment Project" within the industry category of lift and escalator installation work, mechanical installations, and maintenance services. The project involves the refurbishment of lift motor room equipment and lift cars in a multi-storey public building. Key dates include the tender period ending on 8 May 2025 at 12:00 pm. The project is located across various regions in the United Kingdom including UKH and UKJ, and the contract period is from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2026. The estimated contract value is £369,000 (gross) with a regulated below-threshold shortlisting process based on technical requirements under the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for lift installation contractors with expertise in working on multi-storey buildings open to the public. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate technical capability in lift installation and maintenance are well-suited to compete for this contract. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a significant public sector project, improving their market presence and gaining valuable experience in the refurbishment and maintenance of essential building infrastructure.

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Notice Title

High Chelmer Lifts Refurbishment Project

Notice Description

The Council is seeking Stage 1 tender responses from lift installation contractors with experience of installing lifts in a multi storey building that is open to the public. The processes involves a Regulated Below-Threshold Shortlisting Process based on Technical Requirements as permitted under the Procurement Act 2023, Part 6, Section 85 for Works contracts valued over PS213,477. Submissions will be evaluated and shortlisted to invite final tender responses. The refurbishment works will comprise of the replacement of lift motor room equipment and refurbishment of the lift cars. Some enabling works will be required consisting of the replacement of the lift motor room access hatch and load testing of any lift motor room lifting beams or anchor points that are to be utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015883-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Till
Contact Email
procurement@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01245 606774

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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