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Fort Nelson Ramps

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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30 Jan 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Armouries Museum initiated a public procurement process titled "Fort Nelson Ramps" with a focus on purchasing off-site fabricated ramps for wheelchair access at their museum in Leeds, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of goods specifically miscellaneous structures and cast-iron products, has progressed beyond the award stage as of 30th January 2026. The procurement process utilized a below-threshold method, demonstrating a targeted approach to meet specific needs without exceeding budgetary constraints. The contract, now active, spans from 31st March to 30th April 2026, highlighting timely consideration in facilitating improved accessibility to the museum's ground floor.

This tender presents a key opportunity for growth in businesses specialising in the fabrication of structural and accessibility products, such as those skilled in producing miscellaneous and cast-iron structures. Companies with capabilities in adapting designs for equipment and structures that cater to accessibility requirements and who can meet specific procurement criteria under a below-threshold procurement method, like Building Steel Solutions, are well-positioned to benefit. This contract offers a platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their expertise and strengthen their connections within government procurement channels, thus expanding their market presence and business growth potential.

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Notice Title

Fort Nelson Ramps

Notice Description

Purchase of off-site fabricated ramps for wheelchair access to ground floor museum,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008436-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44212320 - Miscellaneous structures

44470000 - Cast-iron products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,891 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armouries.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING STEEL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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