Planning

Provision of Reoccupation Packing, Transport, and Installation of Town Hall Collections

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 13:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Reoccupation Packing, Transport, and Installation of Town Hall Collections" project, situated in Manchester, UKD3 region. This service-oriented project, classified under the transport agency services industry (CPV 63520000), involves an estimated contract value of £225,000 to £270,000 and is scheduled to commence on 10 November 2026. The contract, which is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is anticipated to run until 9 November 2027, with the potential for renewal until 2028. Initial market engagement has already been conducted, and prospective participants had until 5 June 2026 to take note of forthcoming notices.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fine art and antiques transport services. Companies with expertise in logistics, handling delicate collections, and managing large-scale relocation projects will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The Council's emphasis on market capacity, scheduling, and logistics suggests a need for firms capable of providing comprehensive transport solutions and contributing to social value. Engaging with this procurement could enable businesses to expand their portfolios, secure a prestigious contract with a governmental authority, and establish themselves within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Reoccupation Packing, Transport, and Installation of Town Hall Collections

Notice Description

The Council engaged with specialist fine art and antiques transport companies in a two-way conversation which enabled potential bidders to make an informed bid/no bid decision and enable the Council to test the appetite and capacity in the marketplace for this commission. Part of that conversation included an exploration of experience of working on similar projects, views on the proposed approach to the transport and installation of collections back into the Town Hall for 2026. The market testing included exploring the following aspects of the transport and install project: Capacity in market Scheduling, programme and lead in times Logistics - transport, capacity Budget Social Value Insurance Identification of particular specialisms of your organisation (to help inform the work package strategy)

Planning Information

A questionnaire was issued out to participants for them to complete and return via email to the Town Hall Project email. The companies chose whether they participated in the exercise and non participation did not preclude them from tendering for the package when it is released to the market. The information which was obtained has been used to consider whether the package requires sub division, the budget and programme and potential lead in times.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ada2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052860-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2026 - 9 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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