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Removals and Storage Services

Middlesbrough Council

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11 Nov 2025 at 13:37

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is currently seeking suitable providers for a framework agreement to deliver Removals and Storage Services. The procurement process is at the tender update stage, focusing on road transport services across the Middlesbrough region (UKC12), United Kingdom. This opportunity involves managing the relocation of furniture and other goods within their commercial and operational estates. The tender, identified by MBC000586, falls under the category of services and utilizes an open competition method. The framework aims to accommodate up to 15 participants, with mini competitions potentially employed for operational decisions. Interested parties must submit their bids through the Open Tendering Portal, with the tender period closing on 24th November 2025 at 14:00 GMT. Potential participants can send inquiries until 17th November 2025, 23:59 GMT.

This procurement tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in removals and storage solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as these entities are deemed suitable for participation. The framework's flexible structure could allow for additional work and collaboration through mini competitions, enhancing the scope for business growth. Companies with expertise in logistical management, vehicle fleet operations, and storage solutions are well-suited to apply for this tender. The contract, which has provisions for a 12-month renewal, will commence on 1st February 2026 and continues through to 31st January 2027, with the possibility to extend to January 2028. Evaluation criteria heavily weigh price at 60%, alongside quality and social value. Thus, presenting a well-rounded proposal addressing these areas could significantly enhance a business's chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Removals and Storage Services

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Borough Council (the Authority) owns a range of properties across the commercial and operational estate. Within the commercial estate there are over 500 units, which are a mix of industrial units, retail units and sub stations. The operational estate consists of over 100 buildings which are a mix of offices, public facing buildings e.g. libraries, community hubs, children's homes, and land such as car parks. The Authority is seeking to establish Framework Agreements with suitable providers for the provision of Removals and Storage Services.

Lot Information

Removals with Larger Vehicle

Relocation services for furniture, equipment, etc from building to building or to storage.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Lot 2 Removals with Smaller Vehicle

Relocation services for a smaller number of furniture, equipment, etc items from building to building or to storage.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Removals within the Same Building

Relocation services for furniture, equipment, etc within the same building.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Storage Rates for Standard Crates

Storage rates for crates on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Crate Hire and Associated Goods

Daily hire charge for crates with Delivery and Collection rates; Provision of multicoloured crate labels; Provision of cable ties for securing crates; and Surcharge for missing or written off crates.

Renewal: 1 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072799-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Middlesbrough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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