Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdc-881c-7322-8be8-d0dc13734f45/mann-island-bmu-cradle-design-install-testing pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Mann Island BMU Cradle Design, Install & Testing [Liverpool City Region Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/liverpool-city-region-combined-authority) Estimated value £400,000 Published 24 Apr 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to undertake pre-market engagement with suitably experienced suppliers in relation to the potential future procurement of a design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning service for an external hoist and cradle system at its Mann Island building. This notice is issued for the purpose of early market consultation only and does not constitute a formal invitation to tender or a commitment to procure. ### Project Overview LCRCA is exploring options for the procurement of a fully integrated external access solution comprising a hoist and cradle system to facilitate safe access to the external façade of the Mann Island building. The system will be used for: - Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) - Building fabric inspection and repair - Cleaning and façade access - Other approved operational and maintenance requirements The Authority is seeking a solution that ensures safe, compliant, and efficient access to all relevant external elevations of the building. ## CPV classification Lifting and handling equipment and parts Lift installation work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-068afe-2026-04-24T16:18:15+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-068afe-2026-04-24T16:18:15+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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Liverpool City Region Combined Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/liverpool-city-region-combined-authority) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)