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002656 Equals Consulting to provide PM & CA services - FEH platform lift project

BRITISH LIBRARY

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18 Jun 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government public authority, has completed a direct procurement process for installing a new platform lift in the Main Entrance Hall at St Pancras, London, to enhance accessibility. The procurement, classified under the 'works' category, was awarded to EQUALS CONSULTING LIMITED. The process, conducted without competition due to its below-threshold nature, resulted in a contract valued at approximately £41,071.88, commencing on 2nd June 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2026. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st June 2025, with an official notice published on 18th June 2025.

This completed tender presents opportunities for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and installation projects, particularly those with experience in accessibility and lift installations. Companies with expertise in project management and construction administration can leverage this type of government contract to bolster their portfolio and gain further contracts within the public sector. Such opportunities open doors for sustainable business growth through engagement in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

002656 Equals Consulting to provide PM & CA services - FEH platform lift project

Notice Description

Equals Consulting to provide PM & CA services - FEH platform lift project. Carry out works to install a new platform lift in the Main Entrance Hall at St Pancras to make it more accessible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033347-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,071 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bl.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUALS CONSULTING

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