Scope
Reference
P-1010
Description
To supply cleaning products, equipment and chemicals for Facilities Management across 85 buildings within the boundary of the City of Manchester. We provide cleaning services in schools, Sure Start nurseries, district offices, deports, adult shared housing, children's contact centres, youth justice centre, libraries, adult education, cemeteries, and Town Hall Extension Complex.
- General cleaning chemical supplies
- Disinfectant general areas
- Washroom paper supplies
- Washroom cleaning supplies
- Dispensers for paper products
- Hoover bags
- Cleaning equipment
- Cleaning machines
- Spare parts for equipment supplied
Total value (estimated)
- £2,400,000 excluding VAT
- £2,880,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 3 years. It is intended for the contract to commence on 1st July 2026.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products
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
24 February 2026, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
3 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 3rd 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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 35% |
| Price | Price | 35% |
| 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 3rd 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 CHEST advert can be found here:
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