AwardedAwarded 7 July 2026
Cleaning on New Smithfield Wholesale Market and Gorton Market (TC014)
Manchester City Council · Local authority
In brief
Manchester City Council awarded this contract to Biffa Waste Services Limited on 7 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £4,800,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The Wholesale and Retail Markets Service encompasses four markets in three locations: Gorton Market, Longsight Market, New Smithfield Wholesale Market, and a weekly Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale held weekly at the New Smithfield Market site.
Manchester City Council (MCC) is seeking a contractor for the provision of:
- Cleaning of communal areas and Council offices on New Smithfield Market.
- Waste management for the Sunday Market and Car Boot on New Smithfield Market.
- Cleaning of communal areas on Gorton Market and the erection and dismantling of gazebos.
- Provision of ad hoc cleaning staff (Environmental Operatives) on Longsight Market.
- The gritting of roadways, car parks, cross passageways, pavements and walkways before and during adverse weather conditions at New Smithfield Market and Gorton Market.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Biffa Waste Services Limited 15 bids received | £5,597,168 | Awarded 7 July 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 002339-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 063867-2026
About the buyer
Manchester City CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 002339-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 January 2026, last updated 7 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.