Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-99e1-70c0-bd5b-62576d464475/cleaning-and-maintenance-of-cultural-objects pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cleaning and Maintenance of Cultural Objects [Manchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-city-council) Estimated value £250,000 Published 7 Aug 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Repair and maintenance services Preservation services of historical sites Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06de99-2026-08-07T09:06:00+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06de99-2026-08-07T09:06:00+01:00) 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. 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