Planning

Mann Island BMU Cradle Design, Install & Testing

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 15:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process for the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of an external hoist and cradle system at the Mann Island building in Liverpool. This project falls within the lifting and handling equipment industry category, with specific focus on lift installation work. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 24 April 2026, inviting interested bidders to engage in early consultation. Bidders are encouraged to register on the ProContract portal by 15 May 2026 to express interest. This marks the initial phase of the tender, leading to upcoming communication on 22 May 2026 regarding future notice details.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in lifting and handling equipment, particularly those capable of integrating safe and compliant access solutions. It is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand in the North West England region, especially in the Liverpool area. By contributing to this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio with complex installations and maintenance solutions, focusing on the efficient access and upkeep of building external elevations. Engaging in this contract could bolster business growth through exposure to public authority procurement, potentially leading to further collaboration opportunities with sub-central government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mann Island BMU Cradle Design, Install & Testing

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to undertake pre-market engagement with suitably experienced suppliers in relation to the potential future procurement of a design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning service for an external hoist and cradle system at its Mann Island building. This notice is issued for the purpose of early market consultation only and does not constitute a formal invitation to tender or a commitment to procure. Project Overview LCRCA is exploring options for the procurement of a fully integrated external access solution comprising a hoist and cradle system to facilitate safe access to the external facade of the Mann Island building. The system will be used for: * Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) * Building fabric inspection and repair * Cleaning and facade access * Other approved operational and maintenance requirements The Authority is seeking a solution that ensures safe, compliant, and efficient access to all relevant external elevations of the building.

Planning Information

We ask interested bidders to please visit: https://procontract.due-north.com You will be able to create a bidder account by registering here. Or if you have an account you can log on and view the opportunity. We ask interested bidders to review the project overview attached to the portal. If you wish to be part of any future procurement project, you will be able to click and register your interest. We will once the submission deadline has ended. We will then contact bidders with details for the next stage. If you require any further details, please contact our procurement team via the proactis portal messaging function on the portal once you are registered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068afe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037737-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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