--- title: "Maintenance of Water Features" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05589e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05589e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05589e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05589e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-30" --- # Maintenance of Water Features Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05589e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05589e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05589e.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Maintenance of Water Features" contract, categorised under services. This procurement involves maintaining seven water features within Manchester's city centre. The contract period extends from 6th February 2026 to 12th January 2030, with an option to extend for an additional four years. The open procedure method was utilised, ensuring a competitive bidding environment while adhering to the regulations set forth by the UKPGA 2023/54. Key CPV codes include repair and maintenance services for pumps and other related machinery, underscoring the technical nature of the project. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in water feature repair and maintenance, construction engineering, and inspection services. The Fountain Company Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for smaller businesses to secure substantial government contracts. Entities involved in miscellaneous repair services and architectural sectors are well-suited to compete, given the technical requirements and scope of the services. Engaging in such public contracts can facilitate business expansion and elevate a company's profile within the local authority procurement sphere. ## Notice The procurement is for Maintenance of Water Features Contract. Manchester City Council is looking to procure a contract to deliver maintenance services for seven water features located within the city centre as outlined in the tender documents. The contract period will be for 4 years with an option to extend for an additional 4 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extension option for up to 4 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029249-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 12 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £520,000 | | Lots value | £520,000 | | Awards value | £663,040 | | Contracts value | £663,040 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | TLD33 Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE FOUNTAIN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029249-2026 - 1 Dec 2025 at 11:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078434-2025 - 28 Jul 2025 at 13:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043522-2025 - 3 Jul 2025 at 15:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037245-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029249-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078434-2025 1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043522-2025 28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037245-2025 3rd July 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 15th August 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 - http://www.thefountaincompany.co.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=b1b4adae-6a56-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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