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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council procured lift refurbishment and modernisation works at Manor Court in Caddington. The purpose was to restore the passenger lift to full operational use and improve its long-term reliability. The scope covers replacing and upgrading key components, including the control system, car and landing operating panels, door operator, shaft lighting, lift signalling and wiring systems, floor indication equipment and emergency lighting. It also includes associated safety upgrades, testing and commissioning. This is a building-services and lift installation requirement, classified under CPV 45313100. The work is specific to one passenger lift at Manor Court rather than a wider council-wide maintenance or replacement programme.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. RJ Lift Group Limited was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 6 August 2026 and runs from 7 August 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £29,650 excluding VAT, or £35,580 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. Evaluation was conducted through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender. The requirement was treated as works, with the contract covering lift refurbishment and modernisation. The recorded outcome therefore identifies both the appointed specialist and the scale and duration of the council’s requirement.

This procurement indicates demand from Central Bedfordshire Council for specialist passenger-lift refurbishment rather than routine general building work. A credible future supplier would need the technical capability to diagnose and replace lift control, operating, door, signalling, lighting, wiring and floor-indication equipment, while also carrying out safety upgrades, testing and commissioning. Experience returning an impaired passenger lift to reliable operational service would be directly relevant. Suppliers should be able to manage a complete modernisation package for a single residential or public-sector lift, coordinate component replacement and demonstrate safe completion. The direct, below-threshold route also shows that smaller, clearly defined lift works may be bought without a full competition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC-2133-W-26290-SM Lift Replacement / Refurbishment

Notice Description

Refurbishment of the passenger lift at Manor Court, Caddington, to restore the lift to full operational use and improve its long-term reliability. The works include replacement and upgrade of key lift components, including the control system, car and landing operating panels, door operator, shaft lighting, lift signalling and wiring systems, floor indication equipment and emergency lighting, together with associated safety upgrades, testing and commissioning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f001
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082873-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Central Bedfordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RJ Lift Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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