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    ContractsManchester Christmas Attraction Operator for Albert Square (2027 onwards)
    Awarded contract

    Manchester Christmas Attraction Operator for Albert Square (2027 onwards)

    Awarded
    £28.7m
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    Manchester City Council invites proposals from experienced operators to deliver and manage a premium Christmas attraction featuring an ice rink, food and beverage offerings, and family-friendly festive installations in Albert Square from November 2027 onwards.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 11 Sept 2026· 1 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £28.7m
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £28,723,677
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Construction
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • FR
      Frostfall
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 weeks ago.

    11 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced operator to provision, install, and manage a comprehensive Christmas attraction in Albert Square from 2027 onwards. The attraction will operate seven days a week from November through early January as part of Manchester's internationally recognised festive programme. The successful operator will deliver a world-class destination featuring: (1) a professionally managed ice rink with skate hire and associated facilities; (2) a diverse food and beverage offering reflecting the Manchester Christmas Markets ethos; (3) family-friendly festive installations such as an ice bar, curling rink, ice sculptures, observatory wheel, rides, or creative attractions; and (4) comprehensive seasonal theming including decorations, lighting, projections, music, and signage. Responsibilities include full site management (stewarding, first aid, staffing, security, emergency procedures), compliance with licensing and health and safety regulations, and partnership marketing to maximise visitor engagement. Operators should demonstrate creativity, operational competence, sustainability commitment, and social value contributions. Proposals may involve sourcing specialist equipment and collaborating with external providers. This is a high-profile opportunity to enhance Manchester's reputation as a leading winter destination attracting millions of visitors.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In construction, MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Frostfall1× · 100%

    Across construction, the most active winners are HOLCIM UK LIMITED, TARMAC TRADING LIMITED, LINDUM GROUP LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05fd0d
    MC
    Buyer
    MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Construction