--- title: "TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a06285ec-fb44-4a2e-8708-9bb6c471a880" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a06285ec-fb44-4a2e-8708-9bb6c471a880" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a06285ec-fb44-4a2e-8708-9bb6c471a880.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a06285ec-fb44-4a2e-8708-9bb6c471a880.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-15" --- # TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a06285ec-fb44-4a2e-8708-9bb6c471a880 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a06285ec-fb44-4a2e-8708-9bb6c471a880) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a06285ec-fb44-4a2e-8708-9bb6c471a880.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council is actively seeking high-quality conservators and restorers for the "TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration" in relation to the Our Town Hall Project. This endeavour aims to refurbish the historic Manchester Town Hall, ensuring it can accommodate more visitors. The open tender process will run until 11am on 13 April 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 1 June 2022, concluding on 30 November 2024. This procurement falls under the miscellaneous repair and maintenance services category and is situated in England, with an allocated budget of £490,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture restoration, particularly those experienced with Victorian-era items. Companies with a proven track record in collaborative restoration efforts and robust environmental controls are well-suited to compete. The framework includes two lots focused on furniture restoration with and without upholstery, attracting firms that can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality workmanship and adherence to industry guidelines. This initiative not only allows businesses to engage in meaningful heritage preservation but also expands their portfolio through association with an iconic cultural project. ## Notice Manchester City Council has embarked on an ambitious refurbishment and restoration scheme (the Our Town Hall Project) to revive the crown jewel of the City, Manchester Town Hall. As part of the plans for the refurbished Town Hall, we will be opening the building up to more visitors, to explore the architecture and history of the building and share in the story of the Town Hall. We are now looking to appoint high quality furniture Conservators and Restorers onto a specialist Heritage Furniture Restoration Framework to work on various items from the Town Hall Collection. The furniture collection consists of many original items designed by the building's Architect, Alfred Waterhouse alongside other Victorian era furniture and some more modern additions. Much of the original furniture has been in use since the building opened in 1877 and is in varying states of repair. In order to bring the furniture back into use we will be establishing a framework consisting of two Lots: Furniture Restoration without Upholstery and Furniture Restoration with Upholstery and the framework is set to run from early Summer 2022 to early 2024. We are seeking Conservators and Restorers who Have a proven track record of working with Victorian furniture Will work collaboratively with other specialists on the framework to ensure a consistency of approach Work to guidelines produced by an expert consultant Work to deadlines Keep detailed records of the work that has been undertaken Have a workshop or studio with appropriate insurance coverage, environmental control, health and safety, security systems and emergency response Additional information: 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. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 13 April 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1faf70df-542f-4c24-bf68-2acca5a874f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £490,000 | | 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 CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2022 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1faf70df-542f-4c24-bf68-2acca5a874f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1faf70df-542f-4c24-bf68-2acca5a874f1 15th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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