Tender

Turnkey Solution for the Replacement of a Simplex Passenger Lift

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Scotland College in Aberdeen is inviting tenders for a turnkey solution for the replacement of a Simplex passenger lift at their Aberdeen City Campus, located in Gallowgate. As part of the procurement process in the education industry category, interested parties are to submit their electronic tenders by 30 April 2026, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract, valued at £150,000 GBP, will commence with the bid opening on 1 May 2026. The successful tender will cover the removal of the existing lift and the supply, installation, and commissioning of a new one. This procurement falls under the 'works' category, providing an excellent opportunity for contractors specialising in lift installations and associated engineering works.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in providing lift solutions, including removal, installation, testing, and commissioning. The open procedure ensures accessibility for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive services from demolition to commissioning of new infrastructure. Companies based in and around Aberdeen, particularly those with a strong record in engineering and procurement for educational facilities, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms equipped with electronic bid submission capabilities in line with Public Contracts Scotland standards will be advantaged due to the requirement for electronic submissions and invoicing. Interested parties should focus on demonstrating their suitability, efficiency in electronic invoicing, and adherence to procurement performance terms as stipulated in the documents.

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Notice Title

Turnkey Solution for the Replacement of a Simplex Passenger Lift

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender a Turnkey Solution for the Removal of a Simplex Passenger Lift and the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of a Replacement Lift Please refer to attached tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to Tender a Turnkey Solution for the Removal of a Simplex Passenger Lift and the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of a Replacement Lift Please refer to attached tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828225
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553061
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

45313100 - Lift installation work

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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