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29 Jul 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited involves an active tender titled "Lift Replacement Works" for the replacement of lifts 10 and 13 at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Located in Sunderland, UK, within the UKC23 region, this procurement falls under the 'works' category and specifically pertains to lift installation. The procurement process is at the tender stage and utilises an open procurement method classified as "Below threshold - open competition." Interested parties must submit their proposals via the Atamis tendering portal by the deadline on 1st September 2026. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st October 2026 to 1st August 2027, with an allocated budget value of £200,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in lift installation and related engineering services to expand their operations. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned for this tender, given the suitability criteria. With a competitive scoring system that emphasises both cost and quality—weighted at 65% and 35% respectively—firms that can offer high-quality work at a competitive price are likely to perform well. The open competition format facilitates accessibility for a wide array of competitors, fostering potential growth opportunities through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Lift Replacement Works

Notice Description

Replacement of lift 10 and 13 located at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071773-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

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