Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbc-59b5-71f1-9820-4b1e27a5e317/supply-and-installation-of-vertical-transportation-at-mill-lane-car-park-margate closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply and Installation of Vertical Transportation at Mill Lane Car Park Margate Kent [Thanet District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thanet-district-council) Estimated value £220,000 Published 9 Jun 2025 Deadline Closed 4 Jul 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of works to supply and install new vertical transportation at the Mill Lane Car Park in Margate, Kent and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. Mill Lane Car Park is a small multi storey building with 5 levels of parking available and accommodates 432 spaces, it has a headroom restriction at the entrance of 1.95M and It is locked overnight from 7 pm until 7 am. Currently vertical transportation is provided by 1 elevator car and two staircases. The elevator car and operating equipment have reached the end of their effective life and need removing and replacing with new. Thanet District Council requires a suitable contractor to carry out these works. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon October 2025 and will continue for a period of 20 Weeks (with any agreed extension/s) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 27/06/2025 Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 04/07/2025 Read full description ## CPV classification Lifts Lift installation work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc-2025-06-09T17:55:12+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0529fc-2025-06-09T17:55:12+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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