Scope
Reference
P-0921
Description
The contract will provide a managed services solution for the provision of the following services, which broadly include relocation services, disposal & recycling of unwanted furniture, equipment and office waste, alongside temporary storage solutions for furniture and equipment.
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 July 2026 to 8 July 2030
- Possible extension to 8 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract period will be for 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42914000 - Recycling equipment
- 98392000 - Relocation services
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
See tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 March 2026, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
11 March 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
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 11 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.
The link to the CHES T advert can be found here:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Environment | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://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 11 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.
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government