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title: "TD2139 - Friar Gate Studios and Museum & Art Gallery Lift Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e86"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-18"
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# TD2139 - Friar Gate Studios and Museum & Art Gallery Lift Refurbishment

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e86

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## Summary

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of lifts at Friar Gate Studios and the Museum & Art Gallery in Derby, classified under the industry category "Lift installation work" (CPV 45313100). This project is part of the council's commitment to infrastructure improvements within the region (UKF11). The procurement process followed the Open tender procedure as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and significant dates include the contract commencement on 7th October 2024 and completion by 22nd February 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £116,720.29, was awarded to Morris Vermaport Ltd on 15th July 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in lift installation and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Morris Vermaport Ltd successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with specialised expertise in vertical transport refurbishment are well-suited to compete. Engaging in such public procurement projects can enhance business portfolios and foster strategic alliances within the regional development sector, encouraging business expansion and increased market presence. The structured procurement timeframe also allows businesses to plan and allocate resources efficiently, optimising performance and delivery within the specified project duration.

## Notice

The refurbishment of the existing passenger lift at Friar Gate Studios, Derby, and refurbishment of the vertical lifting platform at the Museum and Art Gallery, Derby. The contract period is 72 weeks; commencing on Monday 7th October 2024 and will expire on Sunday 22nd February 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the refurbishment of the existing passenger lift at Friar Gate Studios, Derby, and refurbishment of the vertical lifting platform at the Museum and Art Gallery, Derby. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is 72 weeks; the contract is estimated to commence on Monday 7th October 2024 and expire on Sunday 22nd February 2026. Estimated Total Contract Value: PS105,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029794-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 22 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,720 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORRIS VERMAPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42416100 - Lifts
- 45313100 - Lift installation work
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029794-2024
- 10 Jun 2024 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017813-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Provenance

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