Tender

Works in Default - Waste, Vegetation & Drainage

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is initiating a tender process for the procurement of services titled "Works in Default - Waste, Vegetation & Drainage." This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and will be executed within the UKD33 region, specifically Manchester. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines for submission by 11:00 AM on 27th March 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026. Interested parties must submit their applications via the Chest e-business portal. The contract includes two lots: Lot 1 for waste and vegetation management, and Lot 2 for drainage, with a total estimated contract value of £390,000 (Gross). The legal basis for the procurement rests on UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with established legislation.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in environmental management and infrastructure services. With a focus on waste removal, vegetation management, and drainage systems, companies experienced in these sectors stand to benefit, especially SMEs and VCSEs, which are deemed suitable for this contract. The competitive open procurement method allows suppliers to tender for one or both lots, fostering potential partnerships and expansions in service offerings. Businesses with strengths in providing cost-effective solutions alongside high-quality and environmentally sustainable practices are well-positioned to compete, as the Council prioritises price alongside environmental, quality, and social value criteria in its award decisions.

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Notice Title

Works in Default - Waste, Vegetation & Drainage

Notice Description

Manchester City Council is looking to procure contracts for Works in Default - Waste, Vegetation & Drainage. This contract is for the allocation works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. The contract comprises the carrying out of various repair and remedial works on behalf of the City Council, subsequent to the issuing of the appropriate legal notice(s) and their default. The procurement encompasses the following Lots: * Lot 1 - Waste and Vegetation The Environmental Crimes Team will allocate works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. Works under this lot relate to refuse removal, "Filthy and Verminous" properties and Cut back of overgrown vegetation. * Lot 2 - Drainage The Environmental Crimes Team will allocate works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. Works under this lot relate to undertaking investigations to below ground drainage systems and completing repair to ensure such systems are working adequately and health and safety risks are removed. This work may involve carrying out surveys, the provision of contract drawings, unblocking drains and excavations for section rebuild. Suppliers can tender for one or both Lots. The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. It is intended for the contract to commence 1st July 2026.

Lot Information

Waste and Vegetation

The Environmental Crimes Team will allocate works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. Works under this lot relate to refuse removal, "Filthy and Verminous" properties and Cut back of overgrown vegetation.

Renewal: The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

Drainage

The Environmental Crimes Team will allocate works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. Works under this lot relate to undertaking investigations to below ground drainage systems and completing repair to ensure such systems are working adequately and health and safety risks are removed. This work may involve carrying out surveys, the provision of contract drawings, unblocking drains and excavations for section rebuild.

Renewal: The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018390-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 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

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
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/018390-2026
    2nd March 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 27th 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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