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Replacement of Passenger Lifts at Mann Island

MERSEYTRAVEL

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29 Dec 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by Merseytravel for the "Replacement of Passenger Lifts at Mann Island," located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This contract involves the installation of four machine roomless passenger lifts, which include firefighting and evacuation lifts, and encompasses associated building and electrical work. The project also provides two years of maintenance post-completion. The procurement method employed was limited competition, falling below threshold levels, and the contract commenced on 1st December 2025, scheduled to conclude on 30th November 2029. The legal basis for this procurement rests on UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in lift installation and maintenance. Companies like SMEs with expertise in building installation, electrical engineering, and particularly in the deployment of specialised vertical transportation systems, can benefit from such a contract. By winning contracts of this nature, businesses can strengthen their portfolios and establish themselves within sub-central government projects, potentially opening avenues for further public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Replacement of Passenger Lifts at Mann Island

Notice Description

Removal of existing passenger lifts A, B, C, and D equipment and replacing it with 4x machine roomless design passenger lifts, one of which is a designated firefighting lift and another a designated evacuation lift. The project will also include all associated building and electrical works. Following completion, the contract will also include 2 years maintenance for the newly installed lifts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fdad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086282-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,038,348 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBAX LIFTS

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