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title: "Furness College Lift Replacement"
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# Furness College Lift Replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e3cd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Furness College Lift Replacement, involving complete replacement and associated works at Tower Avenue, Bailrigg, Lancaster, was initiated by the University of Lancaster. This tender, categorised under the lifts and mechanical lift industry, focuses on construction works and commenced with an award notice on 24th April 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st January 2028, establishing Northern Elevator Limited as the supplier under an open procurement method with below-threshold competition. Business users should note that the procurement stage is completed with significant key dates already achieved, indicating an active award status.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in lift installation and maintenance services, particularly SMEs. The open method invites widespread competition, accommodating diverse businesses, albeit the awarded supplier highlights the competitive landscape. Firms with expertise in mechanical and parts of lifts, particularly those proficient in MRL installations and electrical works, could find future prospects through similar tenders as the University leverages its electronic tendering portal for all future procurement opportunities. The lift replacement contract represents a valuable venture, enhancing proficiency in public sector projects for businesses across the UK.

## Notice

Lift Replacement & Associated Works for Furness College, Tower Avenue, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. The project involves the complete replacement of the passenger lift. The existing lift shall be replaced in its entirety with a new traction MRL (Machine Room- Less) installation, including all associated building and electrical works. Further details as per the Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extensions TBA with consideration to good reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037662-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,333 |
| Lots value | £133,333 |
| Awards value | £79,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER |
| Additional buyers | MOTTRAM ASSOCIATES LIMITED |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Eastham |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN ELEVATOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42416100 - Lifts
- 42416130 - Mechanical lifts
- 42419510 - Parts of lifts
- 45313100 - Lift installation work
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037662-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 17:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074977-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037662-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074977-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home
  This ITT has been made available to potential tenderers through the University's electronic tendering (e-tendering) portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Tenderers must submit their responses to the ITT through this same portal. All aspects (documents/attachments/responses) of the tender return can and must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. Use of the portal does not require the purchase of high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the portal and advice/training is free of charge. Advice is available on system use only, and not for basic IT skills or software set up. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help

## Notice URLs

- http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northernelevator.co.uk/

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