--- title: "Works in Default - Waste, Vegetation & Drainage" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065f75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f75.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-02" --- # Works in Default - Waste, Vegetation & Drainage Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065f75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065f75.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is initiating a tender process for the procurement of services titled "Works in Default - Waste, Vegetation & Drainage." This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and will be executed within the UKD33 region, specifically Manchester. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines for submission by 11:00 AM on 27th March 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026. Interested parties must submit their applications via the Chest e-business portal. The contract includes two lots: Lot 1 for waste and vegetation management, and Lot 2 for drainage, with a total estimated contract value of £390,000 (Gross). The legal basis for the procurement rests on UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with established legislation. This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in environmental management and infrastructure services. With a focus on waste removal, vegetation management, and drainage systems, companies experienced in these sectors stand to benefit, especially SMEs and VCSEs, which are deemed suitable for this contract. The competitive open procurement method allows suppliers to tender for one or both lots, fostering potential partnerships and expansions in service offerings. Businesses with strengths in providing cost-effective solutions alongside high-quality and environmentally sustainable practices are well-positioned to compete, as the Council prioritises price alongside environmental, quality, and social value criteria in its award decisions. ## Notice Manchester City Council is looking to procure contracts for Works in Default - Waste, Vegetation & Drainage. This contract is for the allocation works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. The contract comprises the carrying out of various repair and remedial works on behalf of the City Council, subsequent to the issuing of the appropriate legal notice(s) and their default. The procurement encompasses the following Lots: * Lot 1 - Waste and Vegetation The Environmental Crimes Team will allocate works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. Works under this lot relate to refuse removal, "Filthy and Verminous" properties and Cut back of overgrown vegetation. * Lot 2 - Drainage The Environmental Crimes Team will allocate works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. Works under this lot relate to undertaking investigations to below ground drainage systems and completing repair to ensure such systems are working adequately and health and safety risks are removed. This work may involve carrying out surveys, the provision of contract drawings, unblocking drains and excavations for section rebuild. Suppliers can tender for one or both Lots. The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. It is intended for the contract to commence 1st July 2026. ### Lot Information Waste and Vegetation The Environmental Crimes Team will allocate works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. Works under this lot relate to refuse removal, "Filthy and Verminous" properties and Cut back of overgrown vegetation. Renewal: The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. Drainage The Environmental Crimes Team will allocate works based on legal enforcement notices which have been served in respect of a property or private land. Works under this lot relate to undertaking investigations to below ground drainage systems and completing repair to ensure such systems are working adequately and health and safety risks are removed. This work may involve carrying out surveys, the provision of contract drawings, unblocking drains and excavations for section rebuild. Renewal: The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018390-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £325,000 | | Lots value | £325,000 | | 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 | TLD33 Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2026 at 12:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018390-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018390-2026 2nd March 2026 - 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 27th March 2026 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=a4d83547-2d16-f111-813c-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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065f75. 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