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Installation of New Lifts

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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19 Jan 2026 at 15:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority classified as sub-central government, recently completed a procurement process for the "Installation of New Lifts" at Arnolfini Kitchen in Bristol, UK. This process, documented under ID ocds-h6vhtk-06090e, falls within the 'works' category, specifically targeting lift installation as per CPV code 45313100. The procurement followed a direct method, executed below the threshold without competition, concluding with the award dated 12th December 2025, and an active contract period from 13th to 14th December 2025. With a gross contract value of £39,954, KEP Lifts Limited was the appointed supplier, as confirmed by the award published on 19th January 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in lift installation services. Suitable businesses to compete in similar tenders would typically be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like KEP Lifts Limited, especially those demonstrating capacity to deliver speciality installation services efficiently and cost-effectively under direct award conditions. Enterprises with established expertise in similar projects across public sector facilities could leverage this contract as a case study to bolster credibility when pursuing future engagements with higher thresholds or competitive tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of New Lifts

Notice Description

Installation of New Lifts at Arnolfini Kitchen.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06090e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004465-2026
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
£33,295 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEP LIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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