Published date: 15 March 2022
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 50800000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£490,000
Procurement reference
MANC001-DN602416-41374263
Published date
15 March 2022
Closing date
14 April 2022
Closing time
11am
Contract start date
1 June 2022
Contract end date
30 November 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Manchester City Council has embarked on an ambitious refurbishment and restoration scheme (the Our Town Hall Project) to revive the crown jewel of the City, Manchester Town Hall. As part of the plans for the refurbished Town Hall, we will be opening the building up to more visitors, to explore the architecture and history of the building and share in the story of the Town Hall.
We are now looking to appoint high quality furniture Conservators and Restorers onto a specialist Heritage Furniture Restoration Framework to work on various items from the Town Hall Collection. The furniture collection consists of many original items designed by the building's Architect, Alfred Waterhouse alongside other Victorian era furniture and some more modern additions. Much of the original furniture has been in use since the building opened in 1877 and is in varying states of repair. In order to bring the furniture back into use we will be establishing a framework consisting of two Lots: Furniture Restoration without Upholstery and Furniture Restoration with Upholstery and the framework is set to run from early Summer 2022 to early 2024.
We are seeking Conservators and Restorers who
Have a proven track record of working with Victorian furniture
Will work collaboratively with other specialists on the framework to ensure a consistency of approach
Work to guidelines produced by an expert consultant
Work to deadlines
Keep detailed records of the work that has been undertaken
Have a workshop or studio with appropriate insurance coverage, environmental control, health and safety, security systems and emergency response
More information
Additional text
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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. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 13 April 2022
About the buyer
Contact name
Damayanti Tailor
Address
Level 5 Town Hall Extension
Town Hall
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1612344106
damayanti.tailor@manchester.gov.uk
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