TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:12

Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the existing passenger lift at the Museum & Art Gallery in Derby, led by Derby City Council, has reached the award stage. The project, titled "TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift," falls within the works category and is being undertaken through an open tendering procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. Located in Derby, UK (region UKF11), the contracting activity will run for a period of 77 weeks, starting from 5th October 2026 and concluding on 28th March 2028. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026 to Morris Vermaport Limited, a supplier based in Chilwell, Nottingham. The estimated contract value is £130,000, with a total gross amount of £156,000, which includes lift refurbishment and maintenance services.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in lift installation, refurbishment, and maintenance services. The procurement adopts a below-threshold open competition method, attracting interest particularly from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that three out of four participating bidders were SMEs. Businesses focusing on providing quality solutions at competitive prices are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, as the selection criteria placed emphasis on both price (40%) and quality (60%). The tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to establish a robust presence in the government contracting space, particularly those located in or near Derby.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the refurbishment of the existing passenger lift at the Museum & Art Gallery, Derby, DE1 1BS. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".) The contract period is 77 weeks; the contract is estimated to commence on 5th October 2026 and expire on 28th March 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057670-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45300000 - Building installation work

45313100 - Lift installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 28 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORRIS VERMAPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057670-2026
    18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034992-2026
    17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.eastmidstenders.org
    Bidding documents. Please search for TD2358 or DN812558. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Thursday 21st May 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 12:00 on Friday 1st May 2026. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 22nd May 2026. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

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