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ESCC-Hastings Library Lift Refurbishment

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of the lift at Hastings Library. The procurement process, which followed a "Below threshold - limited competition" method, was marked by the award and contract stages, with the contract signed on 4th March 2026. The contract spans from 25th March 2026 to 25th November 2028 and involves construction work with a gross value of £71,508. Located in Lewes, the contracting authority operates under the UK legislative framework, specifically legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in construction, particularly those capable of undertaking refurbishment projects. With "LIFT SPECIALISTS LIMITED" as the supplier, the procurement highlights prospects for SMEs experienced in lift refurbishment. Such contracts can support business growth by enhancing portfolio diversification and expanding clientele in public sector works. Businesses capable of delivering quality construction services within specified timelines, especially those near the designated region, could find this sector promising.

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Notice Title

ESCC-Hastings Library Lift Refurbishment

Notice Description

Hastings Library Lift Refurbishment works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06746b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027619-2026
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFT SPECIALISTS

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