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Lift Voice Alarms

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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18 May 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University has undertaken a public procurement process for the "Lift Voice Alarms" project, aiming to upgrade lift voice alarms across its campus. The procurement falls within the works category and is identified as below threshold. The award stage is complete, with PICKERINGS EUROPE LIMITED selected as the supplier. The contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 18th July 2026, with a potential extension until 30th September 2026 under JCT contract provisions. The work is to be executed in Liverpool (region UKD72), United Kingdom. Contract award notifications were published on 18th May 2026, emphasising compliance with legal standards under the UKPGA 2023 legislation.

This tender offers significant business growth for firms involved in alarm system and antenna installation work, especially those with expertise in upgrading lift components. The awarded project reflects a solid opportunity for large-scale enterprises like PICKERINGS EUROPE LIMITED, and highlights the potential for similar companies to expand their portfolios by engaging in public sector contracts. Companies specialising in public infrastructure upgrades, particularly those that can offer comprehensive and reliable solutions, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in sub-central government projects.

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Notice Title

Lift Voice Alarms

Notice Description

Upgrade of lift voice alarms across campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045450-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,861 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICKERINGS EUROPE

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