Award

Maintenance of Water Features

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 11:54

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 13:43

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Maintenance of Water Features" contract, employing an open procedure method. This contract involves maintaining seven water features within Manchester city centre. The contract is awarded to The Fountain Company Limited for a gross amount of £795,648, intended to commence on January 12, 2026, and will last for four years, with the potential to extend for an additional four years. The Council acted as the buyer, highlighting its strategic role as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement was concluded as of December 1, 2025, with key dates including the standstill period ending on December 11, 2025, and the future contract signature date scheduled for December 15, 2025.

The tender presents lucrative opportunities for organisations specialising in repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, and related machinery, as the work involves volumes that are above the standard threshold. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, particularly those familiar with governmental procurement processes, are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. This procurement allows contractors to secure significant contracts that will potentially ensure sustained work for up to eight years, enabling business growth through long-term governmental engagement. The award criteria focused on quality and price, providing balanced opportunities for businesses that excel in cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Water Features

Notice Description

The procurement is for Maintenance of Water Features Contract. Manchester City Council is looking to procure a contract to deliver maintenance services for seven water features located within the city centre as outlined in the tender documents. The contract period will be for 4 years with an option to extend for an additional 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option for up to 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05589e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078434-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£663,040 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
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
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOUNTAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078434-2025
    1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043522-2025
    28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037245-2025
    3rd July 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 15th August 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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