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title: "TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684d1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the existing passenger lift at the Museum & Art Gallery in Derby, led by Derby City Council, has reached the award stage. The project, titled "TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift," falls within the works category and is being undertaken through an open tendering procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. Located in Derby, UK (region UKF11), the contracting activity will run for a period of 77 weeks, starting from 5th October 2026 and concluding on 28th March 2028. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026 to Morris Vermaport Limited, a supplier based in Chilwell, Nottingham. The estimated contract value is £130,000, with a total gross amount of £156,000, which includes lift refurbishment and maintenance services.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in lift installation, refurbishment, and maintenance services. The procurement adopts a below-threshold open competition method, attracting interest particularly from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that three out of four participating bidders were SMEs. Businesses focusing on providing quality solutions at competitive prices are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, as the selection criteria placed emphasis on both price (40%) and quality (60%). The tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to establish a robust presence in the government contracting space, particularly those located in or near Derby.

## Notice

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the refurbishment of the existing passenger lift at the Museum & Art Gallery, Derby, DE1 1BS. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".) The contract period is 77 weeks; the contract is estimated to commence on 5th October 2026 and expire on 28th March 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057670-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 28 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | 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
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45313100 - Lift installation work
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057670-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 08:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034992-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057670-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034992-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.eastmidstenders.org
  Bidding documents. Please search for TD2358 or DN812558. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Thursday 21st May 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 12:00 on Friday 1st May 2026. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 22nd May 2026. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mvlifts.co.uk
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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