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title: "British Library Front Entrance Hall Accessible Platform Lift"
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# British Library Front Entrance Hall Accessible Platform Lift

Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b9bd5b4-20e9-4452-93b9-4dfc46900e8c

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## Summary

The British Library is planning a contracting process for the installation of an accessible platform lift in their Front Entrance Hall in St Pancras. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is set to be published on the Library's Delta eSourcing Portal in early November. The contract value is £500,000, with a procurement method of limited competitive quotation (below threshold). Interested parties must contact Richard Warren by 6th October for further details. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st May 2024 to 31st August 2024, providing opportunities for SMEs to participate.

This tender for the British Library's Front Entrance Hall Accessible Platform Lift presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in the installation of lifts, particularly within the CPV classification of 'Lifts'. Companies with experience in competitive quotation processes and a track record in delivering high-value projects should consider bidding for this contract. The planned future notice date for the tender is 1st November 2023, offering suitable businesses sufficient time to prepare and engage with the buyer, THE BRITISH LIBRARY, located in Wetherby, England.

## Notice

This is advance notice of an invitation to main contractors to tender for the installation of an accessible platform lift in the entrance hall of the British Library, St Pancras. Please see the attached Pre Notice of ITT document for further details. The tender is due to be published on the Library's Delta eSourcing Portal in early November. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Richard Warren (richard.warren@bl.uk) to obtain further details of the Library's requirements and arrange a site visit. Please contact Richard no later than 6 October.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787edad2-d3a0-4683-a4a5-8eb1e6c5c2e7 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | WETHERBY |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS23 7BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Wetherby |
| Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42416100 - Lifts

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 12:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787edad2-d3a0-4683-a4a5-8eb1e6c5c2e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787edad2-d3a0-4683-a4a5-8eb1e6c5c2e7
  13th September 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfb50991-3d36-4806-b27d-bb7863f46e4f

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