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Edinburgh Lift Modernisation

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 11:45

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed an open procurement process for the modernisation of an electric traction passenger lift at its Edinburgh Building, located in Gateshead, UK. This process was governed under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 using an open procedure. The procurement entailed full refurbishment, including associated building works within the region UKC23. The tender concluded with an award to Jackson Lift Services, with the contract scheduled from 2nd March to 31st July 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £206,500.8 and is in the 'works' industry category. Key procurement stages concluded with the signing of the contract on 27th February 2026 and the award notice published on 5th February 2026.

The refurbishment project provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the lift and escalator installation sector. The project was specifically targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to showcase their specialisation in modernisation works. A total of three bids were received, all from SMEs, highlighting the competitive open market environment for such specialised works. Companies like Jackson Lift Services, which possess expertise in lift refurbishment, are well-suited to leverage contracts such as these to expand their reach and build a robust portfolio in public sector infrastructure projects. Successful bidders gain prestige and visibility, thereby enhancing business growth potential in the broader construction and engineering industries.

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Notice Title

Edinburgh Lift Modernisation

Notice Description

The full and complete refurbishment of this electric traction passenger lift, including all associated building and making good works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05debb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021701-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£206,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£206,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
SR3 1SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACKSON LIFT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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