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Cleaning on New Smithfield Wholesale Market and Gorton Market (TC014)

Manchester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Manchester City Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall Extension, Manchester, UKD33, M60 2LA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
4800000.0 GBP
Gross: 5760000 GBP
Published
12 Jan 2026, 15:08
Deadline
06 Feb 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Wholesale and Retail Markets Service encompasses four markets in three locations: Gorton Market, Longsight Market, New Smithfield Wholesale Market, and a weekly Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale held weekly at the New Smithfield Market site. Manchester City Council (MCC) is seeking to invite tenders for the provision of: - Cleaning of communal areas and Council offices on New Smithfield Market. - Waste management for the Sunday Market and Car Boot on New Smithfield Market. - Cleaning of communal areas on Gorton Market and the erection and dismantling of gazebos. - Provision of ad hoc cleaning staff (Environmental Operatives) on Longsight Market. - The gritting of roadways, car parks, cross passageways, pavements and walkways before and during adverse weather conditions at New Smithfield Market and Gorton Market. Detailed requirements can be found in the tender documents. The contract will be awarded to 1 company. The Contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. 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.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: www.the-chest.org.uk

Link Description: 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 6th February 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.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002339-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 4,800,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 5,760,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environment (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: 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 6th February 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.

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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