This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2022 at 15:04

Tender

15 Mar 2022 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for a framework titled "TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to restore heritage furniture as part of the Our Town Hall Project. The framework consists of two lots: Furniture Restoration without Upholstery and Furniture Restoration with Upholstery. The Council is looking to appoint high-quality furniture conservators and restorers for this project, with contracts running from early Summer 2022 to early 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture restoration, particularly those with experience in working on Victorian furniture. The suppliers chosen for the framework will actively contribute to the economic and social regeneration of the project's locality. Businesses involved must adhere to strict guidelines and deadlines, maintain detailed records, and have appropriate facilities and insurance coverage. The Council has awarded several contracts to suppliers for both lots, signifying a vibrant market for heritage furniture restoration services in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project

Notice Description

Manchester City Council has embarked on an ambitious refurbishment and restoration scheme (the Our Town Hall Project) to revive the crown jewel of the City, Manchester Town Hall. As part of the plans for the refurbished Town Hall, we will be opening the building up to more visitors, to explore the architecture and history of the building and share in the story of the Town Hall. We are now looking to appoint high quality furniture Conservators and Restorers onto a specialist Heritage Furniture Restoration Framework to work on various items from the Town Hall Collection. The furniture collection consists of many original items designed by the building's Architect, Alfred Waterhouse alongside other Victorian era furniture and some more modern additions. Much of the original furniture has been in use since the building opened in 1877 and is in varying states of repair. In order to bring the furniture back into use we will be establishing a framework consisting of two Lots: Furniture Restoration without Upholstery and Furniture Restoration with Upholstery and the framework is set to run from early Summer 2022 to early 2024.

Lot Information

Furniture Restoration without upholstery

Lot 1 - Furniture Restoration without upholstery Manchester City Council has embarked on an ambitious refurbishment and restoration scheme (the Our Town Hall Project) to revive the crown jewel of the City, Manchester Town Hall. As part of the plans for the refurbished Town Hall, we will be opening the building up to more visitors, to explore the architecture and history of the building and share in the story of the Town Hall. We are now looking to appoint high quality furniture Conservators and Restorers onto a specialist Heritage Furniture Restoration Framework to work on various items from the Town Hall Collection. The furniture collection consists of many original items designed by the building's Architect, Alfred Waterhouse alongside other Victorian era furniture and some more modern additions. Much of the original furniture has been in use since the building opened in 1877 and is in varying states of repair. In order to bring the furniture back into use we will be establishing a framework consisting of two Lots: Furniture Restoration without Upholstery and Furniture Restoration with Upholstery and the framework is set to run from early Summer 2022 to early 2024. We are seeking Conservators and Restorers who Have a proven track record of working with Victorian furniture Will work collaboratively with other specialists on the framework to ensure a consistency of approach Work to guidelines produced by an expert consultant Work to deadlines Keep detailed records of the work that has been undertaken Have a workshop or studio with appropriate insurance coverage, environmental control, health and safety, security systems and emergency response Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14 April 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Renewal: If required can be extended for further 12 months

Furniture Restoration with upholstery

Lot 2 - Furniture Restoration with upholstery Manchester City Council has embarked on an ambitious refurbishment and restoration scheme (the Our Town Hall Project) to revive the crown jewel of the City, Manchester Town Hall. As part of the plans for the refurbished Town Hall, we will be opening the building up to more visitors, to explore the architecture and history of the building and share in the story of the Town Hall. We are now looking to appoint high quality furniture Conservators and Restorers onto a specialist Heritage Furniture Restoration Framework to work on various items from the Town Hall Collection. The furniture collection consists of many original items designed by the building's Architect, Alfred Waterhouse alongside other Victorian era furniture and some more modern additions. Much of the original furniture has been in use since the building opened in 1877 and is in varying states of repair. In order to bring the furniture back into use we will be establishing a framework consisting of two Lots: Furniture Restoration without Upholstery and Furniture Restoration with Upholstery and the framework is set to run from early Summer 2022 to early 2024. We are seeking Conservators and Restorers who Have a proven track record of working with Victorian furniture Will work collaboratively with other specialists on the framework to ensure a consistency of approach Work to guidelines produced by an expert consultant Work to deadlines Keep detailed records of the work that has been undertaken Have a workshop or studio with appropriate insurance coverage, environmental control, health and safety, security systems and emergency response Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14 April 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Renewal: If required can be extended for further 12 months

Furniture Restoration without upholstery

Furniture will be in regular use, so must be structurally sound and aesthetically cohesive. Furniture will be in highly significant front-of-house spaces so the finish must be in keeping with the historic environment.

Furniture Restoration with upholstery

Seat furniture will be in regular use so must be structurally sound and in robust, usable condition. Seat furniture will be in highly significant front-of-house spaces so the finish must be in keeping with the historic environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0321f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023809-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

39200000 - Furnishing

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51620000 - Installation services of office equipment

71200000 - Architectural and related services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£467,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Andrew G Podmore & Son Limited

Caesars Conservation

Clive Beardall Restoration

H J Hatfields & Sons Ltd

Harte Conservation

Lilac Publishing Ltd - trading as Fine Art Restoration Company

Peter Hall & Son

Plowden & Smith

Temple Studios

Weston Smith Upholstery

Williams Antique Restorers

Wynn Griffiths & Tarr Ltd

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