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ELFT Alie Street Lifts Refurbishment

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Sep 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the refurbishment of lifts at Alie Street has been completed by the East London NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in London, UK. This contract titled "ELFT Alie Street Lifts Refurbishment" falls under the works category, with industry classifications including engineering works and lift installation services. The limited competition procurement method was utilised, signifying a below-threshold competition process. The award, effective from 17th September 2025 to 2nd February 2026, was to Unite Lift Services Limited, marking the completion of the tender process as announced on 16th September 2025.

The project presents growth opportunities primarily for large businesses engaged in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in lift and handling equipment installations. With the scope involving design, supply, installation, and compliance adherence, companies with the capability to deliver complex modernisation projects, such as modernising passenger lifts and ensuring fire recall integration, would find this tender advantageous. Smaller-scale enterprises and VCSEs might find engagement limited due to the requirements outlined and the completion of the procurement stage, highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships or subcontracting for such entities to participate in similar future projects.

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Notice Title

ELFT Alie Street Lifts Refurbishment

Notice Description

he scope of this contract shall, where applicable, include the complete and all design for the installation. The design, supply and installation of the new lift components detailed in this specification. The design shall include, design drawings, contract drawings and record drawings, and all other information required by members of the professional team to allow proper integration of the installations within the building, including the provision of information and comments for the scheme design, required by building control. All labour, materials, tools and equipment required for the supply of and installation of the new lift installation detailed in this specification and for the testing, commissioning and setting to work of the installation together with the production of record drawings and operating and maintenance manuals. Liaison with the Employer, their representatives, the engineering services lead co-ordinator and all other contractors as necessary, to allow proper integration of the installations within the building. The work will comprise of; The modernisation 2 x Passenger Lifts and 1 x Passenger / Goods Lift. The works required are detailed in Section 3 of this specification. The building, lifts wells and machine room are existing. The modernised lifts shall be in compliance with; EN81-20/50, EN81-70, EN81-73, EN81-28 as far as reasonably practicable. Tenders shall not be accepted without prior site surveys by the tendering contractor. The lift works shall be consecutive, undertaken in the following order; Left Hand Passenger Lift Right Hand Passenger Lift Passenger / Goods TBC The main passenger lifts are currently fire recall, an exercise to utilise these as part of the evacuation strategy is being considered. Therefore, a cost option to incorporate evacuation functions and UPS secondary power is to be costed as a line item.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057121-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

51511000 - Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,113 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Harpreet Bhachu
Contact Email
harpreet.bhachu2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DE
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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