Tender

Supply and Installation of Vertical Transportation at Mill Lane Car Park Margate Kent

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2025 at 16:55

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30 May 2025 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is currently engaging in an active procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Vertical Transportation at Mill Lane Car Park" in Margate, Kent. This falls under the construction industry category, focusing on lift installation work. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, aimed at replacing outdated elevator systems in a multi-storey car park. Interested suppliers are required to electronically submit their tender documents by 14:00 on 4th July 2025, with any inquiries needing to be clarified by 14:00 on 27th June 2025. The project is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and is planned to last for 20 weeks.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in lift mechanics or related construction works. Given its open competition format, this procurement is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in vertical transportation systems. With an estimated contract value of £220,000, businesses equipped to handle such projects can benefit through both financial gains and expanded portfolio credentials by partnering with a public authority such as Thanet District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Vertical Transportation at Mill Lane Car Park Margate Kent

Notice Description

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of works to supply and install new vertical transportation at the Mill Lane Car Park in Margate, Kent and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. Mill Lane Car Park is a small multi storey building with 5 levels of parking available and accommodates 432 spaces, it has a headroom restriction at the entrance of 1.95M and It is locked overnight from 7 pm until 7 am. Currently vertical transportation is provided by 1 elevator car and two staircases. The elevator car and operating equipment have reached the end of their effective life and need removing and replacing with new. Thanet District Council requires a suitable contractor to carry out these works. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon October 2025 and will continue for a period of 20 Weeks (with any agreed extension/s) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 27/06/2025 Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 04/07/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031093-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 18 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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