UK Government Lift Replacement Contract Opportunity
Summary
The UK Government has published an open opportunity for a lift replacement contract valued at £105,000. The deadline for suppliers to express interest and submit bids is April 20, 2026. This notice is for potential suppliers seeking to bid on the contract.
What changed
This notice announces an open procurement opportunity for the replacement of an evacuation passenger lift at St Augustine's Community Centre in Derby, UK. The contract, valued at £105,000, is being procured by Derby City Council under an open procedure as detailed in the Procurement Act 2023. The contract duration is 83 weeks, with an estimated start date of August 17, 2026, and an end date of March 21, 2028.
Interested suppliers must express interest and obtain documentation by April 19, 2026, and submit clarification questions by April 2, 2026. The final deadline for bid submissions is April 20, 2026. The procurement process is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers should monitor the provided e-tendering system for all documentation and submission requirements.
What to do next
- Review tender documents for lift replacement contract opportunity.
- Submit expression of interest by April 19, 2026.
- Submit bid by April 20, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 16 March 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 20 April 2026, 12pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Lifts - 42416100
- Lift installation work - 45313100
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£105,000
Procurement reference
TD2356 (DN808730)
Published date
16 March 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
17 August 2026
Contract end date
21 March 2028
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
What is an open procedure (below threshold)? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the replacement of the existing evacuation designated passenger lift at St Augustine's Community Centre, Derby, DE23 6LX.
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 83 weeks; the contract is estimated to commence on 17th August 2026 and expire on 21st March 2028.
Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Sunday 19th April 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 Thursday 2nd April 2026.
The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Monday 20th April 2026.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
(https://www.eastmidstenders.org)
Please search for TD2356 or DN808730.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
More information
Links
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- Bidding documents Additional text
Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Sunday 19th April 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 Thursday 2nd April 2026.
The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Monday 20th April 2026.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org
(https://www.eastmidstenders.org)
Please search for TD2356 or DN808730.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
The Council House, Corporation Street
Derby
DE12FS
England
Website
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Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 20 April 2026, 12pm
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