This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2026 at 12:08

Tender

28 May 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has successfully completed a tendering process for the design and build of a replacement lift at the Town Hall in Hereford. The procurement falls under the 'works' category, with the council operating as a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom. This open competition tender was conducted below the threshold, providing ample opportunity for competitive bidding. Key dates for this process included the submission deadline on 18 June 2026 and the awarding of the contract on 20 July 2026, with the contract running from 18 July 2026 to 17 July 2027, and the possibility of a three-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in lift design, construction, and maintenance, particularly smaller enterprises such as SMEs, which may find such projects within their capacity and expertise. Morris Vermaport Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Nottingham, was awarded the contract, indicating that similar businesses with capabilities in lift installation and compliance with health and safety regulations could successfully compete in such tenders. The project requires delivering high-quality work and adherence to strict compliance metrics, which aligns with businesses experienced in public infrastructure projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out the design and build for a replacement lift at the Town Hall, St. Owens Street, Hereford

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend once for a period of 3mnths

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways

42416100 - Lifts

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,379 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORRIS VERMAPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068217-2026
    20th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050447-2026
    28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
    Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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