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title: "High Chelmer Lifts Refurbishment Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504c5"
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# High Chelmer Lifts Refurbishment Project

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504c5

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## Summary

Chelmsford City Council is in the Tender stage of a procurement process for the "High Chelmer Lifts Refurbishment Project" within the industry category of lift and escalator installation work, mechanical installations, and maintenance services. The project involves the refurbishment of lift motor room equipment and lift cars in a multi-storey public building. Key dates include the tender period ending on 8 May 2025 at 12:00 pm. The project is located across various regions in the United Kingdom including UKH and UKJ, and the contract period is from 1 January 2026 to 31 July 2026. The estimated contract value is £369,000 (gross) with a regulated below-threshold shortlisting process based on technical requirements under the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for lift installation contractors with expertise in working on multi-storey buildings open to the public. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate technical capability in lift installation and maintenance are well-suited to compete for this contract. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a significant public sector project, improving their market presence and gaining valuable experience in the refurbishment and maintenance of essential building infrastructure.

## Notice

The Council is seeking Stage 1 tender responses from lift installation contractors with experience of installing lifts in a multi storey building that is open to the public. The processes involves a Regulated Below-Threshold Shortlisting Process based on Technical Requirements as permitted under the Procurement Act 2023, Part 6, Section 85 for Works contracts valued over PS213,477. Submissions will be evaluated and shortlisted to invite final tender responses. The refurbishment works will comprise of the replacement of lift motor room equipment and refurbishment of the lift cars. Some enabling works will be required consisting of the replacement of the lift motor room access hatch and load testing of any lift motor room lifting beams or anchor points that are to be utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015883-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 11:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015883-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 11:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015881-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015883-2025
  17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015881-2025
  17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BZ633P632W
  Please use access code: BZ633P632W if requested.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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