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title: "Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0552d4"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects Framework

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552d4

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## Summary

The procurement opportunity involves Manchester City Council, located at Town Hall Extension, Manchester, United Kingdom. They have opened a tender titled "Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects Framework". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. It is positioned in the UKD3 region and follows an open competition method. The current stage is the tender phase, with submissions due by 11am on 21st July 2025, and clarifications to be submitted by 14th July 2025. The framework agreement is set to commence on 12th September 2025 and will run until 11th September 2029.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in repair, maintenance, and preservation services, particularly those proficient in cultural and historical site conservation. The framework is suitable for SMEs due to the open competition structure and the potential presence of multiple participants under the framework without reopening the competition. Businesses adept at demonstrating high quality, providing social value, and employing sustainable environmental practices stand a good chance of securing this contract. Firms that are well-organised to deliver high-quality services, and those adhering to fair labour practices, such as paying the Real Living Wage, will likely benefit from participating.

## Notice

The procurement is for a framework to support cleaning and maintenance services of cultural objects assets. 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 https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=85c513b8-0651-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 15:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034833-2025
  24th June 2025 - 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 21st July 2025 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.

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=85c513b8-0651-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk

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