--- title: "University of Essex - Paternoster Modernisation Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59466a1c-c2b8-45c8-a21e-e0163723b349" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59466a1c-c2b8-45c8-a21e-e0163723b349" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59466a1c-c2b8-45c8-a21e-e0163723b349.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59466a1c-c2b8-45c8-a21e-e0163723b349.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2019-07-29" --- # University of Essex - Paternoster Modernisation Soft Market Testing Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59466a1c-c2b8-45c8-a21e-e0163723b349 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59466a1c-c2b8-45c8-a21e-e0163723b349) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59466a1c-c2b8-45c8-a21e-e0163723b349.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is undertaking a planning stage tender for the "Paternoster Modernisation Soft Market Testing" project, aimed at evaluating contractor interest and capability for modernising a Paternoster lift within the Albert Solman Library at the Colchester campus. The engagement end date for expressing interest is set for 12th August 2019. This initiative falls under the lifts industry category (CPV code 42416100), indicating it is focused on enhancing existing mechanical lift systems while ensuring they meet modern safety and operational standards. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly contractors and sub-contractors with experience in lift installation, modernisation, and maintenance. Companies specialising in mechanical lifts and those equipped to handle both mechanical and electrical works would be particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative not only allows for direct involvement in a unique project but also contributes to the potential growth of businesses specialising in niche markets within the construction and engineering sectors. ## Notice Later this year, the University of Essex will be seeking a suitably skilled and experienced contractor to undertake modernisation works on our Paternoster located within the Albert Solman Library at our Colchester Campus. Through the issue of this notice, we are seeking to understand market interest and capability in delivering the works, whether as a main contractor or sub-contractor. The Paternoster was manufactured by J&E Hall Ltd and has been in operation since the opening of library in 1967, the system serves 5 levels of the building and is utilised by staff and students. As a unique facility within the University the Paternoster modernisation scheme will look to preserve its character, charm and functionality whilst enhancing certain features for its continual operation. The selected contractor will be retained as the Principal Contractor for the works as defined under the CDM Regulations 2015 The modernisation works will generally consist of replacing and upgrading the control systems, replacement of parts including the sheaves, the suspension chains and overhauling selected elements such as the geared machine and cabins. The contractor will also be required to undertake all associated builders, mechanical and electrical works required to complete the modernisation scheme. The works will need to be programmed to be completed by, ideally, April 2020. There is potential to extend this to no later than June 2020, under controlled conditions. The University has retained the services of a specialist Lift Consultant who will be fulfilling the role of the Principal Designer and will be preparing the technical specification for the modernisation works. Any contractors and sub-contractors that believe they have the experience and capability to deliver these requirements should contact the below, in the first instance, including written details of experience and capability in working on Paternoster type systems, covering installation, modernisation, and maintenance. The University of Essex may then invite a number of such companies in for discussions that will inform the University approach to procuring the requirement. In addition, the University is also seeking expressions of interest from sub-contract manufactures of specialist equipment that would be utilised in this modernisation scheme, covering gear and chain manufacturing. Again, please contact the below with details of your experience and capability and you may be invited in for discussions, if required by the University of Essex team. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c7c6b3-3bd1-4068-b484-a90cb44d2601 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Aug 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42416100 - Lifts - 42416130 - Mechanical lifts ## Release History - 29 Jul 2019 at 14:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c7c6b3-3bd1-4068-b484-a90cb44d2601 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c7c6b3-3bd1-4068-b484-a90cb44d2601 29th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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