Tender

Cleaning Materials Supply

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is seeking suppliers for cleaning materials under an open procurement procedure. The contract, titled "Cleaning Materials Supply," involves the provision of cleaning products, equipment, and chemicals to be used for Facilities Management across 85 buildings in Manchester, including schools, nurseries, and various council offices. Key dates include the tender submission deadline at 11 am on 3rd March 2026 and a contract start date of 1st July 2026, with potential extension options up to 2032. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and includes criteria focusing on quality, price, social value, and environmental considerations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the cleaning supplies industry, particularly those specialising in sustainable and innovative cleaning solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply as they fit the specified suitability criteria. By securing this contract, a company could establish or strengthen its presence in the public sector, particularly within Manchester's regional market. The tender is accessible through the Chest e-business portal, offering a streamlined electronic submission process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Materials Supply

Notice Description

To supply cleaning products, equipment and chemicals for Facilities Management across 85 buildings within the boundary of the City of Manchester. We provide cleaning services in schools, Sure Start nurseries, district offices, deports, adult shared housing, children's contact centres, youth justice centre, libraries, adult education, cemeteries, and Town Hall Extension Complex. - General cleaning chemical supplies - Disinfectant general areas - Washroom paper supplies - Washroom cleaning supplies - Dispensers for paper products - Hoover bags - Cleaning equipment - Cleaning machines - Spare parts for equipment supplied

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 3 years. It is intended for the contract to commence on 1st July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010939-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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/010939-2026
    6th 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 3rd 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. The link to the CHEST advert can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c2a338a7-3afc-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True

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