Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce3-5084-731a-ae5d-8a859df85b0c/linen-070-2024-provision-of-linen-services-at-manchester-central-convention-comp closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Linen 070-2024 Provision of Linen Services at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited [Luke Sheldon](https://tendernation.io/buyers/luke-sheldon) Estimated value £100,000 Published 12 Jul 2024 Deadline Closed 26 Jul 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide Linen Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services, with an option to extend for a further two (2) years. The anticipated Contract start date is 01st September 2024 with an estimated spend per year of 100k dependant on event requirements. The successful supplier will provide linen for all event types, including banquets, conferences, and exhibitions. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to orders and collections as required, potentially with a last minute or same day delivery. The contract includes a minimum of 500 blue box cloths, to be made as per MCCC specification at the supplier's cost. A selection of samples, as per the list in Section F is requested for delivery between the 15th July & 22nd July for a quality test. Manchester Central reserve the right to reject any product where we can reasonably demonstrate that it is not of accepted quality. Samples should be sent for the attention of Luke Sheldon, Windmill Street, Manchester M2 3GX. Average annual linen requirements are detailed below, and these requirements will need to be matched by the Contractor. The Contractor must also be able to cater to any of our clients' bespoke orders, including a variety of colours and sizes. 130'' round (6ft) - 2,500 ### Napkins - 31,000 60 x 60 (Lycra poseur cloths) - 50 70 x 70 (2ft) - 3,100 70 x 144 (service station) - 5,420 Box cloths (Fitted to 6ft trestle tables) - 5,375 ### Chair covers - 700 130 round (6ft) Floor Services - 3,200 70 x 144 Floor Services - 1000 Read full description ## CPV classification Table linen Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/666e9de6-082b-4a36-ab76-f9ed7f50d9a2) 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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