This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 10:39

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the replacement of lifts at the Guildhall, Wrexham, under the title "Award of Contract for Lift Replacements & Associated Works - Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY." This project falls under the 'works' category in the construction industry, specifically concerning lift installation work. The location of the contract is Wrexham, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 2nd July 2026, following an open competition method below the threshold. The awarded contract entails the replacement of up to three passenger lifts with new traction MRL installations, subject to available funding within the 2026/27 financial year, with the initial work set to commence on 19th October 2026 and complete by 12th March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in lift installation and related construction works. Companies specialising in mechanical, electrical and building works, particularly SMEs like Axel-Elex Ltd T/A Curti Lifts, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to undertake projects of this nature. The project also provides an opportunity to demonstrate expertise in working under a JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024, potentially leading to further project opportunities within the public sector. The focus on ensuring firm, transparent pricing for individual lift units presents a competitive edge for businesses capable of offering cost-effective solutions while adhering to specified regulations like the Welsh devolved regulations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Contract for Lift Replacements & Associated Works - Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) has awarded a sole Contractor to replace up to three passenger lifts at the Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY. Initially two lifts will be replaced and subject to available funding within the 2026/27 financial year a third lift may also be replaced. The existing lifts are to be replaced in their entirety with a completely new traction MRL. Work will be let under JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062110-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£314,615 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wrexham County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Axel-Elex Ltd T/A Curti Lifts

Further Information

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