Tender

PL Replacement lift at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is inviting tenders for the replacement of a lift at the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. This procurement falls within the construction industry category and targets the enhancement of accessibility. The council, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated this active tender process under an open competition method. Located in Peterborough, UKH11, the project aims to replace a lift that is beyond repair, with a tender submission deadline set for 16 February 2026. The enquiry period concludes on 9 February 2026, allowing potential bidders to seek clarifications. The contract period is anticipated to start on 16 March 2026 and end on 30 October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction works, particularly those experienced with lift installations or related projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the procurement approach underscores a strong focus on quality, with a 100% quality criterion and a 65% performance threshold. Success in this tender could provide business growth opportunities through engagement with a public authority and establish a foothold within the municipal infrastructure projects market.

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Notice Title

PL Replacement lift at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery

Notice Description

The existing lift has exceeded its serviceable life and is deemed beyond either practicable or economic repair. The Museum team have secured funding for its replacement, to ensure that the site continues to remain safely accessible to all.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006256-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

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