Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects
Manchester City CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £250,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
7 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Manchester City Council's Public Realm Team is seeking to engage with the market to inform the potential procurement of a contract for the cleaning and maintenance of the Council's 103 heritage assets. These assets, many of which are listed structures, are located across the city and include war memorials, public artworks, and a variety of other historic structures.
The proposed contract will provide for the regular cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of these assets in accordance with an agreed programme and schedule of works. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor with demonstrable expertise in heritage asset maintenance, conservation, and restoration. This preliminary market engagement is intended to: · Assess market interest and supplier capacity. · Provide further information regarding the assets included within the scope of the proposed contract and address any related queries. · Outline the anticipated procurement process and indicative timetable.
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- 1
ROSGAL LIMITED
£45m
total awarded
- 2
Great Places Housing Group Limited
3 contracts wonlatest 31 Mar 2026ends 31 Mar 2029£34m
total awarded
- 3
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
2 contracts wonlatest 24 Sept 2026ends 31 Mar 2029£8m
total awarded
- 4
CENTENNIAL PROPERTY LIMITED
£33m
total awarded
- 5
Grace Live In Carers Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 22 Jul 2026£16m
total awarded
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Manchester City CouncilKey Dates
Published
7 August 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
planning
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