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TenderCancellation

27 May 2026 at 09:54

TenderUpdate

13 May 2026 at 15:04

Tender

13 May 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council initiated a tender process for the provision of a replacement lift at the Town Hall in Hereford, with the procurement categorized under construction work and mechanical lifts. The procurement process, identified by the OCDS code "ocds-h6vhtk-069804," was set up as an open competition, below threshold, allowing submissions via an e-tendering portal until 29th May 2026. Originally in the active stage, the tender aimed to address the end-of-life issues of the existing lift system, soliciting a contractor to manage its complete removal and modern replacement. However, this process was recently cancelled as of 27th May 2026, due to a change in scope, with all related lots being marked as cancelled.

Despite its cancellation, such tenders present significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in mechanical lift installations and general construction work. Businesses with expertise in replacing hydraulic systems, working within civic infrastructure, and those capable of adhering to strict safety and statutory requirements would find opportunities in similar projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from Herefordshire Council's suitability criteria favouring such businesses, provided they can deliver quality and price competitiveness. Future tenders of this nature could include similar renewal periods, with precise quality and programme delivery criteria guiding award decisions.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) for the provision of Replacement Lift at the Town Hall Hereford

Notice Description

The Contractor shall undertake the full removal and replacement of the existing hydraulic passenger lift installation located off reception within the Town Hall Offices. The existing lift installation has reached the end of its serviceable life with obsolete control components and reliability issues. The works shall therefore comprise the complete replacement of lift equipment, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, lift car, doors and associated components, together with all builder's works required to prepare and adapt the lift shaft and surrounding structure. The Contractor shall be responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the lift system. The completed installation shall provide a modern passenger lift suitable for public use in a civic building, meeting all relevant statutory and safety requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069804
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049470-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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


CPV Codes

42416130 - Mechanical lifts

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 6 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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