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title: "Lift 1 and 2 Modernisation at Poole General Hospital"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0509a8"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Lift 1 and 2 Modernisation at Poole General Hospital

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0509a8

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Lift 1 and 2 Modernisation at Poole General Hospital". This involves modernising existing lifts, including dismantling old equipment and installing new 24-person duplex lifts, each serving seven floors. This project, under the industry category of lift installation and maintenance, is located in Poole, United Kingdom (UKK24 region). The procurement process follows an open method under the "Below threshold - open competition" guidelines. The deadline for enquiries and tender submissions is 3rd June 2025, with the work scheduled to commence on 4th August 2025 and conclude by 13th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in lift installation and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in lift modernisation, capable of meeting the technical requirements and contributing to commercial and social value, should consider competing for this contract. The open competition allows for electronic submissions, making it accessible for a wider range of potential contractors. Companies registered on the Central Digital Platform and looking to expand within the healthcare infrastructure sector are particularly well-suited to partner with the public authority, offering services that meet the specified operational standards and value criteria.

## Notice

Modernisation of existing Lifts 1 & 2 at Poole General Hospital comprising the strip out / removal of existing lifts and equipment and re-provision with new Lifts (complying with EN81:20 where reasonably practicable and shall be required to comply with EN81:80 where applicable and engineered for an intended economical life cycle of a minimum of 20 year). The works to be undertaken consecutively and to include dismantling and removal from site of existing lifts equipment, car assemblies, landing entrances and signalisation; retention of existing guide rails and counterweight frame assemblies and provision of pair of new 24-person (1800kg) duplex lifts each serving 7 floors (approx. travel of 22.50m for each lifts). The full details will be contained within the Tender Specification and associated Tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 07:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017786-2025
  30th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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