--- title: "Provision of Linen" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fe6be16-5d42-4b88-b2cb-04eed6cbd5ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fe6be16-5d42-4b88-b2cb-04eed6cbd5ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fe6be16-5d42-4b88-b2cb-04eed6cbd5ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fe6be16-5d42-4b88-b2cb-04eed6cbd5ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED" published: "2022-02-15" --- # Provision of Linen Buyer: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fe6be16-5d42-4b88-b2cb-04eed6cbd5ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fe6be16-5d42-4b88-b2cb-04eed6cbd5ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fe6be16-5d42-4b88-b2cb-04eed6cbd5ad.json) ## Summary The Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited is conducting a tender for the provision of linen services, which is crucial for various events such as banquets, conferences, and exhibitions. The procurement falls under the industry category of table linen (CPV code 39513000) and is at the 'Tender' stage. Interested suppliers can request documentation until 10th March 2022, with a deadline for submitting completed documents set for noon on 11th March 2022. The anticipated award date for the contract is 21st March 2022, with services expected to commence on 1st April 2022, lasting for a period of two years. This contract has an estimated value of £180,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the linen supply industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide diverse and high-quality linen options, respond quickly to orders, and cater to bespoke requests will be well-suited to compete. With an estimated annual spend ranging from £85,000 to £90,000, the successful supplier will have a chance to build a robust relationship with a key player in the events sector, facilitating potential growth and further collaboration in future contracts. ## Notice If you are interested in the opportunity, please email the procurement inbox at procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk The last date to request documentation for the tender will be 10th March 2022. Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will automatically be accessed if you have expressed an interest. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be noon on 11th March 2022. Completed ITT documents must be sent via procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded by 21st March 2022 with a contract start date of 01st April 2022. Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide Linen Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of 1st April 2022 estimated spend per year is 85k to 90K dependant on event requirements. The successful supplier will provide linen for all event types, including banquets, conferences, and exhibitions. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to orders and collections as required, potentially with a last minute or same day delivery. The contract includes a minimum of 500 blue box cloths, to be made as per MCCC specification at the supplier's cost. A selection of samples, as per the list in Section F is requested for delivery between the 14th and 17th March for a quality test. Manchester Central reserve the right to reject any product where we can reasonably demonstrate that it is not of accepted quality. Samples should be sent for the attention of Nicola Naylor, Windmill Street, Manchester M2 3GX Average annual linen requirements are detailed below, and these requirements will need to be matched by the Contractor. The Contractor must also be able to cater to any of our clients' bespoke orders, including a variety of colours and sizes. Linen Item (Mixture of black and white) Quantity 130'' round (6ft) 2,045 Napkins 25,500 60 x 60 (Lycra poseur cloths) 185 70 x 70 (2ft) 2,245 70 x 144 (service station) 4,282 Box cloths (Fitted to 6ft trestle tables) 5,375 Chair covers 700 130 round (6ft) Floor Services 3,286 70 x 108 Floor Services 168 70 x 144 Floor Services 1185 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e037962d-08c7-4ab4-a309-123467f74fa5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 3GX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39513000 - Table linen ## Release History - 15 Feb 2022 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e037962d-08c7-4ab4-a309-123467f74fa5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e037962d-08c7-4ab4-a309-123467f74fa5 15th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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