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title: "Lancaster City Museum Wheelchair Platform Stair Lift replacement"
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# Lancaster City Museum Wheelchair Platform Stair Lift replacement

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7379384d-256b-43b9-ac91-88c34cd526dc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Lancaster City Museum Wheelchair Platform Stair Lift replacement" was overseen by Lancaster City Council, a local authority in England. The tender was initiated to replace an existing lift at the Grade II* listed City Museum in Lancaster with one suitable for wheelchair use, ensuring compliance with heritage building requirements. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with a budget of £25,000. The tender was published on 23 July 2024, and the submission deadline was 6 September 2024. The contract period was originally set from 2 December 2024 to 26 December 2025, but Knowsley Lift Services Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £45,906, with revised contract dates starting from 6 February 2025 to 31 July 2026.

This tender offered significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in electrical and lift installation work, especially those experienced in working on historically sensitive sites. Businesses capable of integrating modern technologies while adhering to stringent conservation guidelines would have been well-positioned to compete. The procurement process encouraged participation by SMEs, providing a chance to engage with government projects and enhance their portfolio through delivering services for public heritage buildings.

## Notice

A new wheelchair platform stair lift is required at the Grade II* listed City Museum in Lancaster. The lift must carry wheelchairs and users between the ground and first floors, via the U shaped single landing staircase. the project must be designed and executed to be sympathetic to the heritage building, and the designer/supplier will need to support with the application for listed building consent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59d9f116-6a7a-4194-afbd-4b316bea64be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,906 |
| 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 | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNOWSLEY LIFT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work
- 45313100 - Lift installation work

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59d9f116-6a7a-4194-afbd-4b316bea64be
- 23 Aug 2024 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab4dfe4-cc4b-4c9e-9336-c94c529d58f6
- 23 Jul 2024 at 21:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c44fb3-d3c1-4783-b893-e30df91017b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59d9f116-6a7a-4194-afbd-4b316bea64be
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab4dfe4-cc4b-4c9e-9336-c94c529d58f6
  23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c44fb3-d3c1-4783-b893-e30df91017b3
  23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a5f22e3e-3861-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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