TC1086 - Framework for Heritage Furniture Restoration in relation to the Our Town Hall Project

Concepts

• framework for heritage furniture restoration
• town hall
• manchester
• repair and maintenance
• our town hall
• heritage furniture restoration
• high quality furniture conservators
• our town hall project
• manchester town hall
• specialist heritage furniture restoration framework

Location

Greater Manchester:

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

Lot Division

Renewal Options

If required can be extended for further 12 months

CPV Codes

• 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
• 71200000 - Architectural and related services
• 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

n/a

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14 April 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 2.5 years, expected to commence June 2022 with option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the framework, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed framework. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling.