Award

Waiver - UHB_HGS - COTSWOLD LIFTS Ltd - Refurbishment of Lift B at Heartlands Hospital.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of Lift B at Heartlands Hospital to COTSWOLD LIFTS LIMITED. Classified in the "works" category, this procurement falls under a "direct" method with details indicating that it was conducted below the threshold without competition. The procurement process has reached the "award" stage as of 22 December 2025. The procurement encompasses lift installation work as per the CPV classification 45313100, with operations taking place at Heartlands Hospital located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at approximately £130,000 gross, began on 13 October 2025 and is set to conclude on 14 October 2045.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in lift installation and refurbishment services. Due to the nature of the direct procurement method utilised, similar projects might emerge, providing an advantage to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised services efficiently within budget constraints. Companies similar in scale and capability to COTSWOLD LIFTS LIMITED, noted as an SME with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) status, could benefit immensely by exploring direct partnerships with public authority buyers such as the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_HGS - COTSWOLD LIFTS Ltd - Refurbishment of Lift B at Heartlands Hospital.

Notice Description

This service relates to the Refurbishment of Lift B at Heartlands Hospital by COTSWOLD LIFTS Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085347-2025
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
£108,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COTSWOLD LIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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