Scope
Reference
P-0999 (TC1124)
Description
Manchester City Council is looking to appoint a framework for the provision of maintenance for open brook courses and trash screens.
It is intended that Manchester City Council will award this framework to the 2 highest scoring tenderers, subject to meeting the Award Criteria stated in the ITT documents.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,400,000 excluding VAT
- £1,680,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 year.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See tender documents.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Conditions of participation
See tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
15 December 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 15th December 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
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Zero Carbon and Environment | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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 15th December 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