Scope
Reference
P-0566
Description
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. It is intended for the contract to commence 18 November 2025.
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)
- £520,000 excluding VAT
- £624,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 November 2025 to 17 November 2029
- Possible extension to 17 November 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option for up to 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance 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
25 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
1 August 2025, 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 1st 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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 35% |
| Price | Price | 35% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Environmental | 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 1st 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.
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