--- title: "Mann Island BMU Cradle Design, Install & Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068afe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068afe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068afe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068afe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-24" --- # Mann Island BMU Cradle Design, Install & Testing Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068afe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068afe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068afe.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process for the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of an external hoist and cradle system at the Mann Island building in Liverpool. This project falls within the lifting and handling equipment industry category, with specific focus on lift installation work. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 24 April 2026, inviting interested bidders to engage in early consultation. Bidders are encouraged to register on the ProContract portal by 15 May 2026 to express interest. This marks the initial phase of the tender, leading to upcoming communication on 22 May 2026 regarding future notice details. This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in lifting and handling equipment, particularly those capable of integrating safe and compliant access solutions. It is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand in the North West England region, especially in the Liverpool area. By contributing to this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio with complex installations and maintenance solutions, focusing on the efficient access and upkeep of building external elevations. Engaging in this contract could bolster business growth through exposure to public authority procurement, potentially leading to further collaboration opportunities with sub-central government entities. ## Notice Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to undertake pre-market engagement with suitably experienced suppliers in relation to the potential future procurement of a design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning service for an external hoist and cradle system at its Mann Island building. This notice is issued for the purpose of early market consultation only and does not constitute a formal invitation to tender or a commitment to procure. Project Overview LCRCA is exploring options for the procurement of a fully integrated external access solution comprising a hoist and cradle system to facilitate safe access to the external facade of the Mann Island building. The system will be used for: * Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) * Building fabric inspection and repair * Cleaning and facade access * Other approved operational and maintenance requirements The Authority is seeking a solution that ensures safe, compliant, and efficient access to all relevant external elevations of the building. ### Planning Information We ask interested bidders to please visit: https://procontract.due-north.com You will be able to create a bidder account by registering here. Or if you have an account you can log on and view the opportunity. We ask interested bidders to review the project overview attached to the portal. If you wish to be part of any future procurement project, you will be able to click and register your interest. We will once the submission deadline has ended. We will then contact bidders with details for the next stage. If you require any further details, please contact our procurement team via the proactis portal messaging function on the portal once you are registered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037737-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts - 45313100 - Lift installation work ## Release History - 24 Apr 2026 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037737-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037737-2026 24th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - 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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