Tender

TD2357 - Council House Refurbishment of two existing passenger lifts (2 & 3)

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of two passenger lifts (2 & 3) located at the Council House, Derby, DE1 2FS. This contract, under the 'Open' tendering procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024, is set in the industry category of lift installation and maintenance services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a deadline for expressions of interest and document acquisition set for 12:00 on Thursday, 21st May 2026. Additionally, clarification questions must be submitted by 12:00 on Friday, 1st May 2026, and bid submissions are due by 12:00 on Friday, 22nd May 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 5th October 2026 and conclude on 23rd May 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift installation, refurbishment, and maintenance services. With a contract value of £260,000, it is ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality work within the specified timeframe. The open competition format allows a wide array of businesses to participate, provided they meet specific quality and financial criteria. This is a promising opportunity for firms to expand their presence in Derby and potentially secure further contracts from public authorities. Eligible bidders need to complete the selection questionnaire online, as outlined in the Part 1 Process Overview available on the designated e-tendering site.

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Notice Title

TD2357 - Council House Refurbishment of two existing passenger lifts (2 & 3)

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the refurbishment of two existing passenger lifts (2 & 3) at the Council House, Derby, DE1 2FS. 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 85 weeks; the contract is estimated to commence on 5th October 2026 and expire on 23rd May 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 TD2357 or DN812557. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034997-2026
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £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 - 23 May 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/034997-2026
    17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
    Bidding documents. Please search for TD2357 or DN812557. 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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