Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b8f-73ab-73bd-8d08-3c5b3433744b/tc1086-framework-for-heritage-furniture-restoration-in-relation-to-the-our-tow closed GB open procedure # TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project [Manchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-city-council) Estimated value £490,000 Published 15 Mar 2022 Deadline Closed 14 Apr 2022 ## Who can bid - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 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   Additional information: 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.org.uk](https://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 Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a06285ec-fb44-4a2e-8708-9bb6c471a880) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Manchester City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-city-council) [Sector More Repair & maintenance services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/repair-maintenance) ## More tenders like this [Vehicle Wash Cleaning Contract · St Helens Council · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a78-7732-7073-8eb5-db7cc328d0be/vehicle-wash-cleaning-contract) [Refit of MRV Alba na Mara · Scottish Government · 14 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9e67-71f5-baa0-4d8cce1d0014/refit-of-mrv-alba-na-mara) [Preventative and Reactive Fire Alarm And Associated Systems Maintenance · Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management · 38 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-c982-7227-b1d3-831bbdbff6bd/preventative-and-reactive-fire-alarm-and-associated-systems-maintenance) [Three Year Contract for Gutter Cleaning and Roof Inspection Services · Reidvale Housing Association · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cecc-722a-bbad-37ebe9b46f8e/three-year-contract-for-gutter-cleaning-and-roof-inspection-services) [Three Year Electrical Inspection Contract, Various Addresses, North Glasgow · Cadder Housing Association · 31 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-eca9-7368-91ad-6d9895d52d76/three-year-electrical-inspection-contract-various-addresses-north-glasgow) [Repair and maintenance services of building installations – ENTRETIEN - MAINTENANCE DES TOITURES TERRASSES DES IMMEUBLES DE L'URSSAF ILE DE FRANCE · Urssaf Ile de France · 34 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-0cfa-71b5-bde2-6fe071c7e927/france-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-building-installations-entretien)