Tender

SU74(26) Kier Hardie Lift Replacement Works

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 12:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is inviting bids for the "SU74(26) Kier Hardie Lift Replacement Works" project. This procurement process is classified under construction work (CPV 45000000) and involves the comprehensive removal and replacement of passenger lifts at the Kier Hardie Building, Singleton Campus, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom. The open tender process, below the threshold limit, is currently at the tender stage with key deadlines coming up on November 28, 2025, for enquiries and December 12, 2025, for submission of tenders. The awarded contract is set to commence on January 30, 2026, concluding on March 31, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in lift installation and building electrical works. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector will find this contract particularly accessible due to its suitability criteria. With a project budgeted at a gross value of £300,000, this procurement offers a substantial business opportunity, encouraging proposals based on technical quality and cost-effectiveness, with weightings of 60% and 40% respectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU74(26) Kier Hardie Lift Replacement Works

Notice Description

The project will take place at Swansea University, Kier Hardie Building, Singleton Campus, SA2 8PP. The Project comprises of the full removal of the existing duplex pair of top drive traction passenger lifts and the full replacement with a duplex pair of MRL traction passenger lifts as specified in '3. SU74(26) Specification Onedrive Documents' of this tender pack. The project will run sequentially with the right hand (lift isolated) lift being completed first and the LH remaining in service until the completion of the first lift. The right-hand lift was isolated but will run on inspection and the left-hand lift was operational at the time of writing this document. The tendering contractor should be satisfied when returning a tender submission that their method statement for remove and installation of the new equipment reflects the onsite situation. The Project will also include all associated Builders & Electrical Works that can be found in '3. SU74(26) Specification Onedrive Documents' of the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dda2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072379-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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