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Swaffham Lift Replacement 2026/27

EAST OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE NHS TRUST

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21 Jul 2026 at 11:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Swaffham Lift Replacement 2026/27" has been successfully completed by the East of England Community and Health Care NHS Trust. Located in St Ives, UK, the Trust operates under the public authority - central government sector. This contract, with a focus on lift installation work, involved replacing a lift at Swaffham Hospital and was carried out using a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status. The tender reached the award stage on 21st July 2026, with a contract period set from 31st July 2026 to 1st March 2028. The procurement centred on the works industry category, with key documentation published via a contract award notice on the same date.

This tender provided a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in lift installation work, particularly those capable of meeting the strict requirements within the healthcare sector. Large enterprises such as Axel-Elex Ltd, trading as Curt Lifts, were well-suited to compete, evidenced by their successful bid and subsequent award. As the procurement method was limited, businesses with an existing track record in related sectors and the capacity to deliver complex healthcare infrastructure projects would find it advantageous to pursue similar opportunities. Such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, reputation, and visibility within the public sector, thus encouraging future growth and new business avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swaffham Lift Replacement 2026/27

Notice Description

Replacement Lift at Swaffham Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068669-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE NHS 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
ST IVES
Postcode
PE27 4LG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Ives South
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXEL-ELEX LTD T/A CURT LIFTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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