This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 15:58

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 11:54

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 14:43

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Maintenance of Water Features" contract, categorised under services. This procurement involves maintaining seven water features within Manchester's city centre. The contract period extends from 6th February 2026 to 12th January 2030, with an option to extend for an additional four years. The open procedure method was utilised, ensuring a competitive bidding environment while adhering to the regulations set forth by the UKPGA 2023/54. Key CPV codes include repair and maintenance services for pumps and other related machinery, underscoring the technical nature of the project.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in water feature repair and maintenance, construction engineering, and inspection services. The Fountain Company Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for smaller businesses to secure substantial government contracts. Entities involved in miscellaneous repair services and architectural sectors are well-suited to compete, given the technical requirements and scope of the services. Engaging in such public contracts can facilitate business expansion and elevate a company's profile within the local authority procurement sphere.

How relevant is this notice?

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/029249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£663,040 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 12 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOUNTAIN COMPANY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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