Tender

Office Relocation and Furniture Recycling Services

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is actively seeking services for its "Office Relocation and Furniture Recycling Services" tender, classified under public authority sub-central government. This procurement falls under the services category with focal interests in the transport equipment, recycling equipment, and relocation services industries. Located in Manchester, UKD33, the procurement is at the tender stage following an open procedure. The tender documentation is accessible through the e-business portal, "the Chest," and potential bidders must complete their submissions by 11am on 11 March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 9 July 2026, concluding on 8 July 2030, with an optional extension of 12 months.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in office relocation, furniture recycling, and storage solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria. With a total value of up to £900,000, the contract weight given to quality, price, social value, and environmental factors offers diverse entry points for competitive businesses to demonstrate their value propositions. Engaging in such public procurement can contribute to significant business growth through steady work and enhanced industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office Relocation and Furniture Recycling Services

Notice Description

The contract will provide a managed services solution for the provision of the following services, which broadly include relocation services, disposal & recycling of unwanted furniture, equipment and office waste, alongside temporary storage solutions for furniture and equipment. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will be for 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06469e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009845-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42914000 - Recycling equipment

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009845-2026
    4th February 2026 - 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 11 March 2026 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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