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3069 Antenna Building Replacement Passenger Lift

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) · Education

In brief

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £150,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 2 months, starting 25 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 19 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 12 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 19 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 50% · Technical Capability 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for this buyer (from 25 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of the replacement rear traction passenger lift located in Confetti Antenna Building for Nottingham Trent University.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £150,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 12 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091319-2026
29 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091625-2026

About the buyer

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)Last 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Electract Limited2 contracts
Acorn Mechanical Pipework Services Limited1 contract
Adc Entrance Solutions Limited1 contract
Amptron Electrical Services Limited1 contract
Arnold Electrical1 contract

All tenders and awards from Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

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From notice 091319-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026, last updated 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.