Tender

Works in Default - Building Maintenance Managed Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is initiating a tender process titled "Works in Default - Building Maintenance Managed Service," falling under the public authority sub-central government category. This procurement opportunity, with a focus on repair and maintenance services, is set to begin on 1st July 2026 and spans three years, with a potential extension of two additional years. The open procedure allows businesses to submit electronic tenders via the Chest portal by 11 am on 27th March 2026. Applications must comply with submission terms, which include addressing any clarification queries through the same portal by 16th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in the repair and maintenance industry, particularly attracting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract value of up to £360,000 GBP and an emphasis on criteria such as price, quality, social value, and environmental considerations, businesses with expertise in legal enforcement repairs will find this an appealing prospect. Companies that are proficient in delivering high-quality, sustainable maintenance services are encouraged to engage with this process to expand their operations within the Manchester region.

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Notice Title

Works in Default - Building Maintenance Managed Service

Notice Description

Manchester City Council is looking to procure contracts for Works in Default - Building Maintenance Managed Service. 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 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

Lot 1

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-065f7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018404-2026
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £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/018404-2026
    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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