TENDER: PROVISION OF REOCCUPATION PACKING, TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION OF TOWN HALL COLLECTIONS | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
TENDER PROVISION OF REOCCUPATION PACKING, TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION OF TOWN HALL COLLECTIONS MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Reference
P-0703
Description
The Council wishes to engage a contractor to carry out specialist, museum-standard packing, transport, and installation of its collection of furniture, paintings, photographs, textiles, social history objects, civic gifts, and architectural and archaeological material.
Total value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £270,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2026 to 9 November 2027
- Possible extension to 9 November 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension: the contract is for 12 months with the option to extend for up to 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63520000 – Transport agency services
Contract locations
- UKD3 – Greater 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)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 June 2026, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
6 July 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 The Chest Portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 September 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 40.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20.00% |
| Zero Carbon and Environment | Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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