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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:40

Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has initiated a tendering process titled "TC030 Provision of Fencing, Street Furniture and Landscaping Works," which is essential for supporting the Highways Maintenance Service across Manchester. The procurement falls under the industry category of works, encompassing activities like site preparation work, installation of bollards, street furniture, and fencing components. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract active from 8th July 2026 to 29th June 2029, and it includes a potential one-year extension. Notably, the procurement method was an open, below-threshold competition. The framework agreement involves no reopening of competition, and call-off contracts are awarded based on the lowest priced supplier method to ensure cost-effectiveness. The awarded suppliers for this contract are Fairway Landscapes Limited and Groundwork Greater Manchester.

This framework offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscaping, fencing, and street furniture installation, as it aims to enhance the visual and functional quality of public spaces. The emphasis on high standards, quality compliance, and collaboration with the Highways Maintenance team creates an environment where businesses can thrive by contributing to the city's urban landscape improvements. SMEs that can deliver competitively priced, high-quality works are well-suited to benefit from this framework, enhancing their reputations and expanding their portfolios through successful project delivery in a municipal context. Potential applicants initially submitted their interest via the e-business portal, the Chest, with a submission deadline of 23rd March 2026.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TC030 Provision of Fencing, Street Furniture and Landscaping Works

Notice Description

Manchester City Council is looking to procure a framework for Provision of Fencing, Street Furniture and Landscaping Works. TC030 serves as a vital framework to deliver specialist landscaping, fencing, and street furniture works in support of the Highways Maintenance Service throughout the entire city. This contract encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, ensuring that all enhancements to the public highway environment are carried out with professionalism and attention to detail. By establishing clear standards for quality and compliance, TC030 guarantees that every project, whether it involves planting, erecting fences, or installing street furniture is completed to the highest specifications. The successful tenderer will become an integral part of the service, working in close collaboration with the Highways Maintenance team to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery across all public spaces. These works not only improve the safety and functionality of highways and public areas but also contribute to the overall visual character and appeal of the city. Through TC030, the city benefits from a unified approach to maintenance and improvement, supporting a welcoming and resilient urban landscape for all residents and visitors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework period will be for a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064983-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34928220 - Fencing components

34928450 - Bollards

45100000 - Site preparation work

45233291 - Installation of bollards

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 2-3 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
2
Supplier Names

FAIRWAY LANDSCAPES LIMITED

GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064983-2026
    10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017089-2026
    25th 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 23 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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