--- title: "The Refurbishment of the Passenger Lift at the Museum and Art Gallery Worcester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1460e38-0d59-41e4-afdc-6111005dfae0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1460e38-0d59-41e4-afdc-6111005dfae0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1460e38-0d59-41e4-afdc-6111005dfae0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1460e38-0d59-41e4-afdc-6111005dfae0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-24" --- # The Refurbishment of the Passenger Lift at the Museum and Art Gallery Worcester Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1460e38-0d59-41e4-afdc-6111005dfae0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1460e38-0d59-41e4-afdc-6111005dfae0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1460e38-0d59-41e4-afdc-6111005dfae0.json) ## Summary The Worcester City Council has issued a tender for 'The Refurbishment of the Passenger Lift at the Museum and Art Gallery Worcester'. The project involves upgrading the existing lift provision at the Worcester Museum and Art gallery. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period starts on January 8, 2025, ending on March 26, 2025. The tender deadline is June 21, 2024, and the main procurement category is works. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. This public procurement tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in lift installation work. Companies that specialise in lift refurbishment, control panel installations, signalisation and hydraulic equipment replacements, and building integration services are well-suited to compete. The tender presents a chance for businesses to grow their operations by participating in a project that aims to enhance the lift infrastructure of a public establishment in Worcester, United Kingdom. ## Notice The proposed project comprises a significant upgrade of the existing lift provision at the Worcester Museum and Art gallery located in Worcester City centre. The existing lift is a 1000 kg single ram indirect acting hydraulic passenger/goods lift that serves 4 levels designated Basement, Street, Ground and 1st floors. The lift has an open-through arrangement that serves the street to the rear and the remaining levels to the front. The works described in this specification comprise but are not limited to: Replacement of the existing control panel with a modern open protocol microprocessor utilising the latest technology. Replacement of the existing signalisation and shaft equipment including all associated wiring, trunking and conduit. Replacement of the existing hydraulic pump motor assembly including A3 compliance. Replacement of the existing hydraulic rams, rupture valves and all associated equipment. Replacement of the existing car buffers. Replacement of the existing car door operator assemblies including variable voltage variable frequency (VVVF) drive. Replacement of the complete landing entrance assemblies at all levels served. Replacement of the existing car doors. Replacement of the existing car guide shoes. Replacement of all landing control stations at all levels served. Replacement of the existing car enclosure. New full-height infra-red door detectors. Lift integration with building fire alarm. Upgrade of all motor room and shaft electrical equipment to current standards consisting of: - LED motor room lighting and emergency lighting (by client) - RCD motor room socket (by client) - LED shaft lighting with RCD pit socket - Lockable and fused main isolator (by client). - Consumer unit (by client). - Thermostatically controlled motor room heating (by client). Install engineers' pit and car-top controls. Complete removal of lift car interior and platform. New car interior shall measure at least 1200mm x 2100mm. SAFed testing of existing safety gear. Car Handrail to be located on COP side and be easily removable but secure when fitted. Provide optional costs for drapes to lift the car. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e40f6e-0e89-44e1-ae54-a2bc2e1dc9a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45313100 - Lift installation work ## Release History - 24 May 2024 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e40f6e-0e89-44e1-ae54-a2bc2e1dc9a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e40f6e-0e89-44e1-ae54-a2bc2e1dc9a9 24th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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