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16 Jul 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the lift replacement project titled "E18 Lift Replacement 2025 Contract administration services from RIBA Stage 5-7". The process was conducted without competition, as it fell below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract was awarded to Actua Solutions Ltd on 16th July 2026, with the contract period commencing on 17th July 2026 and concluding on 15th August 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically related to lifts (CPV code 42416100), and covers delivery across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This procurement process was governed by the 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender represents a targeted opportunity for businesses operating in the lift replacement and maintenance industry, specifically those capable of providing efficient solutions within short timeframes. The procurement was designed for businesses that can deliver services directly, benefiting SMEs like Actua Solutions Ltd. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the contractual stages specified (RIBA Stage 5-7) and have experience in dealing with public authorities in the healthcare sector would find this type of tender an excellent avenue to grow their business by securing reliable contracts and expanding their footprint across various UK regions.

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Notice Title

Lift Replacement

Notice Description

E18 Lift Replacement 2025 Contract administration services from RIBA Stage 5-7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,829 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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
L14 3PE
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
Broadgreen
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTUA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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