Tenders

Office Relocation and Furniture Recycling Services

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Deadline
8 days left
March 11, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
009845-2026
Value
£900,000
Location
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 04, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 04, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 11, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 08, 2026

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Budget
£900,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Greater Manchester
Type
Other
69
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The contract will provide a managed services solution for the provision of the following services, which broadly include relocation services, disposal & recycling of unwanted furniture, equipment and office waste, alongside temporary storage solutions for furniture and equipment. 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

15 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Submit bids via the Chest e-business portal.
--Submit bids by the deadline: 2026-03-11T11:00:00+00:00.
--Express interest in the tender via the Chest portal.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Not specified in the provided summaries; full tender documents must be accessed for details.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Register details on the Chest e-business portal at www.the-chest.org.uk.
--Obtain a log-in and password for the Chest portal after registration.
--Gain access to the full tender documentation relating to this opportunity via the Chest portal.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Provide a managed services solution.
--Provide office relocation services.
--Provide disposal and recycling services for unwanted furniture, equipment, and office waste.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Be capable of undertaking a contract with an estimated value of 900,000 EUR.

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Documents

5 documents available with AI summaries

Lot L-1HTM
L-1.html

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OCDS RecordDOC
009845-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides structured data detailing Manchester City Council's open tender for managed services, encompassing relocation, disposal, recycling of furniture and waste, and temporary storage solutions.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
009845-2026_ocds_release.json

Manchester City Council seeks a managed services provider for relocation, disposal, recycling of office furniture/equipment, and temporary storage solutions.

Official PDF VersionPDF
009845-2026_official.pdf

Manchester City Council seeks a managed service solution for office relocation, furniture/equipment disposal and recycling, and temporary storage, requiring registration on the Chest e-business portal to access full tender documents.

Tender NoticeHTM
009845-2026.html

This document is a generic e-tendering portal page providing instructions on how to register, log in, view tenders, express interest, and submit documents, along with a system maintenance notice.

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69
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is generally clear and well-structured, but significant deficiencies in evaluation criteria and document accessibility notably reduce its overall quality and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender defines an open procedure and provides a submission deadline. However, the CPV code (Transport equipment) appears broad for the services, and the summary lacks explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and evaluation criteria, which are crucial for full legal compliance and transparency.

CPV code is broad for the services described
Mandatory exclusion grounds not specified in summary
Clarity75/100

The description of services and AI-extracted requirements are clear and unambiguous. However, the explicit absence of evaluation criteria in the provided information significantly impacts the overall clarity for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness65/100

Basic information, financial details, and timeline are well-defined. However, the failure to download 'Lot L-1' document and the absence of specified evaluation criteria and mandatory exclusion grounds in the summary represent significant completeness gaps.

Lot L-1 document download failed
No evaluation criteria specified
Fairness60/100

The tender value is disclosed, and e-procurement via a dedicated portal promotes equal access. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria and the failed download of a key document ('Lot L-1') severely undermine the fairness and transparency of the process.

No evaluation criteria specified
Lot L-1 document download failed
Practicality70/100

Electronic submission is supported via the Chest portal, a document URL is provided, and the contract start date and duration are clear. The failed download of 'Lot L-1' is a practical impediment for bidders.

Lot L-1 document download failed
Data Consistency85/100

Key dates are logical, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. While the 'Liable Person' field is empty and some codes are missing, the core data is largely consistent. The explicit text confirms e-submission, overriding the automated check's contradiction.

Liable Person field is empty
Codes for Type and Procedure are missing
Sustainability60/100

The tender explicitly includes 'disposal & recycling of unwanted furniture, equipment and office waste,' which is a strong green procurement aspect. However, there is no explicit mention of broader social aspects or innovation focus.

No explicit social criteria
No innovation focus

Strengths

Clear description of services required
Value, duration, and contract start date clearly specified
E-procurement enabled via a dedicated portal (the Chest)
Includes a strong recycling component for sustainability
Open procedure promotes competition

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria in the summary
Mandatory exclusion grounds not specified in the summary
One key document ('Lot L-1') failed to download
CPV code (Transport equipment) seems broad for the service
Lack of explicit social or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Ensure all tender documents are fully accessible and downloadable to all potential bidders.
2. Clearly specify all evaluation criteria and mandatory exclusion grounds within the tender documentation to enhance transparency and fairness.
3. Consider reviewing and updating the CPV code for better alignment with the specific services being procured.

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