--- title: "Supply and Installation of Vertical Transportation at Mill Lane Car Park Margate Kent" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-09" --- # Supply and Installation of Vertical Transportation at Mill Lane Car Park Margate Kent Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is currently engaging in an active procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Vertical Transportation at Mill Lane Car Park" in Margate, Kent. This falls under the construction industry category, focusing on lift installation work. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, aimed at replacing outdated elevator systems in a multi-storey car park. Interested suppliers are required to electronically submit their tender documents by 14:00 on 4th July 2025, with any inquiries needing to be clarified by 14:00 on 27th June 2025. The project is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and is planned to last for 20 weeks. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in lift mechanics or related construction works. Given its open competition format, this procurement is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in vertical transportation systems. With an estimated contract value of £220,000, businesses equipped to handle such projects can benefit through both financial gains and expanded portfolio credentials by partnering with a public authority such as Thanet District Council. ## Notice Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of works to supply and install new vertical transportation at the Mill Lane Car Park in Margate, Kent and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. Mill Lane Car Park is a small multi storey building with 5 levels of parking available and accommodates 432 spaces, it has a headroom restriction at the entrance of 1.95M and It is locked overnight from 7 pm until 7 am. Currently vertical transportation is provided by 1 elevator car and two staircases. The elevator car and operating equipment have reached the end of their effective life and need removing and replacing with new. Thanet District Council requires a suitable contractor to carry out these works. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon October 2025 and will continue for a period of 20 Weeks (with any agreed extension/s) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 27/06/2025 Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 04/07/2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031093-2025 | | 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 | 9 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 18 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £220,000 | | Lots value | £220,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 42416100 - Lifts - 45313100 - Lift installation work ## Release History - 9 Jun 2025 at 16:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031093-2025 - 30 May 2025 at 14:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028882-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031093-2025 9th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028882-2025 30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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