Planning

York Way Lift Refurbishment and Upgrade

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London are preparing a procurement process for the refurbishment and upgrade of passenger lifts at York Way. Categorized under 'works', this project targets the lift and escalator installation industry within the UK, specifically the City of London. Currently at the planning stage, the project outlines a gross value of £3,000,000. The contract period is set to begin on 1st March 2027 and end on 31st December 2027. A future notice is anticipated to be published by 10th February 2027, subject to the Procurement Act 2023, to provide transparency and market awareness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the construction and lift installation sectors. Businesses that have expertise in mechanical and electrical upgrades, as well as those that can manage compliance upgrades and accessibility improvements, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this upcoming procurement process could facilitate business growth through substantial projects and long-term maintenance contracts, thereby enhancing their portfolio in the UK's bustling public works sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

York Way Lift Refurbishment and Upgrade

Notice Description

he project comprises the refurbishment, upgrading and modernisation of existing passenger lifts at York Way, including replacement of key mechanical and electrical components, controls and safety systems, together with associated builders' works. The works may also include improved accessibility, compliance upgrades, and provision for ongoing maintenance. This notice is issued for transparency and market awareness only and does not constitute a call for competition or procurement exercise. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement referenced in this notice. Any future procurement will be subject to separate publication and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. All details within this notice, including values, scope and anticipated timings, are indicative and non-binding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a371
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048715-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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