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title: "Mann Island BMU Cradle Design, Install & Testing"
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# Mann Island BMU Cradle Design, Install & Testing

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mann-island-bmu-cradle-design-install-testing-ocds-h6vhtk-068afe). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Liverpool City Region Combined Authority: "Mann Island BMU Cradle Design, Install & Testing". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £400,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Liverpool City Region Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-ons-e47000004)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £400,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Lift installation work, Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- **Delivery Location:** UKD72
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mann-island-bmu-cradle-design-install-testing-ocds-h6vhtk-068afe#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-068afe`

## Before you bid
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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mann-island-bmu-cradle-design-install-testing-ocds-h6vhtk-068afe#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 42400000, 45313100
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 29/06/2026 to 31/08/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F037737-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-24T15:18:15.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T19:37:22.998Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-068afe