Tender

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

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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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 is actively managed by Derby City Council. Classified as works in the industry category focusing on lift installation and maintenance services, this tender is governed by the standards detailed in the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulations 2024. The bidding follows the 'Open' tendering procedure with expressions of interest required by 12:00 on 21st May 2026, and bids to be returned by 12:00 on 22nd May 2026. The contract, valued at £130,000 and gross valued at £156,000, is anticipated to commence on 5th October 2026, with a completion date set for 28th March 2028. Potential suppliers can access the documentation via the East Midlands Tenders portal, searching for the reference TD2358 or DN812558.

This tender for lift refurbishment offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in lift installation and maintenance services. The open competition encourages participation from firms, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that meet qualification criteria based on price and quality—a split of 40% price and 60% quality will guide the bid evaluations. Companies equipped to provide innovative and efficient lift solutions will find this a lucrative opportunity, particularly those with experience in public authority projects. Moreover, with a long contract duration, businesses can leverage this project to reinforce their market presence and expand operational capabilities in the locale of Derby, enhancing their portfolio of public sector works.

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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. 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. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2358 or DN812558. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034992-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 28 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • 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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