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Huyton MSCP Lift Control Upgrade

Knowsley Council · Local authority

In brief

Knowsley Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (North West).

The estimated value is £27,500 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 weeks, starting 19 October 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 12 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, Friday 2 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 12 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The purpose of this procurement is to replace the control system and associated hardware for 2 passenger lifts in Huyton Multi-Storey car park. The control system is beyond repair and the lifts are currently isolated from use subject to replacement of the control system. This contract does not include any element of other routine maintenance or servicing for the lifts which is covered under a separate contract and this contract is specifically for the replacement of the control system and servicing/warranty of that system for the first 12 months

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 13 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £27,500 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procontract.due-north.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 2 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 12 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

25 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091134-2026

About the buyer

Knowsley CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Sterling Services (Northern) Limited4 contracts
Frank Rogers (Building Contractor) Limited2 contracts
Marshall Property Construction Limited2 contracts
Ofs(North West) Ltd2 contracts
A a Molyneux Builders Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Knowsley Council

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From notice 091134-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.