--- title: "TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0321f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0321f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0321f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0321f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-25" --- # TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0321f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0321f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0321f0.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for a framework titled "TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to restore heritage furniture as part of the Our Town Hall Project. The framework consists of two lots: Furniture Restoration without Upholstery and Furniture Restoration with Upholstery. The Council is looking to appoint high-quality furniture conservators and restorers for this project, with contracts running from early Summer 2022 to early 2024. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture restoration, particularly those with experience in working on Victorian furniture. The suppliers chosen for the framework will actively contribute to the economic and social regeneration of the project's locality. Businesses involved must adhere to strict guidelines and deadlines, maintain detailed records, and have appropriate facilities and insurance coverage. The Council has awarded several contracts to suppliers for both lots, signifying a vibrant market for heritage furniture restoration services in the region. ## 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. ### Lot Information Furniture Restoration without upholstery Lot 1 - Furniture Restoration without upholstery 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 14 April 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2. Renewal: If required can be extended for further 12 months Furniture Restoration with upholstery Lot 2 - Furniture Restoration with upholstery 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 14 April 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2. Renewal: If required can be extended for further 12 months Furniture Restoration without upholstery Furniture will be in regular use, so must be structurally sound and aesthetically cohesive. Furniture will be in highly significant front-of-house spaces so the finish must be in keeping with the historic environment. Furniture Restoration with upholstery Seat furniture will be in regular use so must be structurally sound and in robust, usable condition. Seat furniture will be in highly significant front-of-house spaces so the finish must be in keeping with the historic environment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023809-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £490,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £467,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 12 | | Supplier names | ANDREW G PODMORE & SON; CAESARS CONSERVATION; CLIVE BEARDALL RESTORATION; H J HATFIELDS & SONS; HARTE CONSERVATION; LILAC PUBLISHING LTD - TRADING AS FINE ART RESTORATION; PETER HALL & SON; PLOWDEN & SMITH; TEMPLE STUDIOS; WESTON SMITH UPHOLSTERY; WILLIAMS ANTIQUE RESTORERS; WYNN GRIFFITHS & TARR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 39100000 - Furniture - 39200000 - Furnishing - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 51620000 - Installation services of office equipment - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2022 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023809-2022 - 15 Mar 2022 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006998-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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