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title: "Replacement of two electric top traction passenger lifts in a 25 floor residential tower block. Canberra Towers, Southampton, Hampshire"
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# Replacement of two electric top traction passenger lifts in a 25 floor residential tower block. Canberra Towers, Southampton, Hampshire

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-395391b9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The contract involves the replacement of two electric top traction passenger lifts at Canberra Towers, a 25-floor residential tower block located in Southampton, Hampshire, managed by Southampton City Council. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on the 16th of October, 2015. The project, valued at £1,050,000, is classified under lift maintenance services and the restricted procurement method was used. The project's contract period began on the 19th of October, 2015, and is set to conclude on the 9th of June, 2017. Interested parties were invited to submit prequalification questionnaires by the 7th of April, 2015, with tenders anticipated to be issued in April 2015.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for construction and maintenance firms, particularly those specialising in lift installation and related services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger companies with the capacity to manage large-scale projects while adhering to stringent maintenance and service requirements. This contract demands compliance with detailed performance specifications and the ability to ensure one lift remains operational throughout the replacement process, making it essential for bidders to have experience in similar projects.

## Notice

Southampton City Council invites applications from suitably experienced firms/organisations who wish to be considered for selection to deliver/undertake the replacement of the existing electric top traction lifts at Canberra Towers, Southampton Canberra Towers is a 25 floor residential tower block situated in the Weston area of Southampton, there are 2 lifts serving each floor and both are to be replaced. Only one lift is to be worked on at any one time. The building will remain fully occupied for the duration of the works and responsibility for maintaining at least one lift in service at all times will be with the successful tenderer for the duration of the lift replacement works. On completion and for the defect period both lift are to be maintained in service at all times The successful contractor will be required to strictly comply with a detailed performance specification and maintenance, all lift standards, regulations and work closely with the Council and their representatives at all times. A performance bond and/or parent company guarantee (in the case of a subsidiary company) may be required Deadline for submission of prequalification questionnaires is to be by 12:00, 07 April 2015. It is anticipated that tender docs will be issued in April 2015 with a commencement on site in November 2015. A minimum of three and maximum of six tenderers will be invited to tender for the works. Applicants should email Anthony Rainsley anthony.rainsley@capita.co.uk to request PQQ documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f78700c6-30ec-4eb6-a3cb-fa5c3ffa909c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2015 - 9 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £935,932 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIS ELEVATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f78700c6-30ec-4eb6-a3cb-fa5c3ffa909c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f78700c6-30ec-4eb6-a3cb-fa5c3ffa909c
  2nd March 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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