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24 Jun 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement opportunity involves Manchester City Council, located at Town Hall Extension, Manchester, United Kingdom. They have opened a tender titled "Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects Framework". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. It is positioned in the UKD3 region and follows an open competition method. The current stage is the tender phase, with submissions due by 11am on 21st July 2025, and clarifications to be submitted by 14th July 2025. The framework agreement is set to commence on 12th September 2025 and will run until 11th September 2029.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in repair, maintenance, and preservation services, particularly those proficient in cultural and historical site conservation. The framework is suitable for SMEs due to the open competition structure and the potential presence of multiple participants under the framework without reopening the competition. Businesses adept at demonstrating high quality, providing social value, and employing sustainable environmental practices stand a good chance of securing this contract. Firms that are well-organised to deliver high-quality services, and those adhering to fair labour practices, such as paying the Real Living Wage, will likely benefit from participating.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects Framework

Notice Description

The procurement is for a framework to support cleaning and maintenance services of cultural objects assets. 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 . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=85c513b8-0651-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2025
    24th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.the-chest.org.uk
    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 . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 21st July 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

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