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title: "Works in Default - Building Maintenance Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f7e"
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# Works in Default - Building Maintenance Managed Service

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f7e

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is initiating a tender process titled "Works in Default - Building Maintenance Managed Service," falling under the public authority sub-central government category. This procurement opportunity, with a focus on repair and maintenance services, is set to begin on 1st July 2026 and spans three years, with a potential extension of two additional years. The open procedure allows businesses to submit electronic tenders via the Chest portal by 11 am on 27th March 2026. Applications must comply with submission terms, which include addressing any clarification queries through the same portal by 16th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in the repair and maintenance industry, particularly attracting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract value of up to £360,000 GBP and an emphasis on criteria such as price, quality, social value, and environmental considerations, businesses with expertise in legal enforcement repairs will find this an appealing prospect. Companies that are proficient in delivering high-quality, sustainable maintenance services are encouraged to engage with this process to expand their operations within the Manchester region.

## Notice

Manchester City Council is looking to procure contracts for Works in Default - Building Maintenance Managed Service. 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 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

Lot 1

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/018404-2026 |
| 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 | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 12:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018404-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018404-2026
  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=b4978123-3216-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

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