Open32 days left · closes midday, Friday 30 October 2026

SCH Lift Authorising Engineer

In brief

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is looking for suppliers for consultancy work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £55,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 30 October 2026.

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

Key dates

Competition

Usually high: a median of 5.5 bids per contract for consultancy contracts in this region (from 52 awards in the last 12 months).

Provision of a lift authorising engineer for Sheffield Children's Hospitals.

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 32 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £55,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?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.

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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, Friday 9 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 30 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

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From notice 080902-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.