Provision of Linen

If you are interested in the opportunity, please email the procurement inbox at procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk

The last date to request documentation for the tender will be 10th March 2022.

Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will automatically be accessed if you have expressed an interest.

The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be noon on 11th March 2022.

Completed ITT documents must be sent via procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk

It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded by 21st March 2022 with a contract start date of 01st April 2022.

Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide Linen Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of 1st April 2022 estimated spend per year is 85k to 90K 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 14th and 17th March 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 Nicola Naylor, 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.

Linen Item

(Mixture of black and white) Quantity

130'' round (6ft) 2,045

Napkins 25,500

60 x 60 (Lycra poseur cloths) 185

70 x 70 (2ft) 2,245

70 x 144 (service station) 4,282

Box cloths (Fitted to 6ft trestle tables) 5,375

Chair covers 700

130 round (6ft) Floor Services 3,286

70 x 108 Floor Services

168

70 x 144 Floor Services

1185