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PROCUREMENT OF IT HARDWARE & SUPPORT - FIRE UP! CO-WORKING OFFICE

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PROCUREMENT OF IT HARDWARE & SUPPORT - FIRE UP! CO-WORKING OFFICE" is being conducted by the Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. The project aims to transform a 1930's art-deco former fire station in Rochdale into flexible co-working office space for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital, creative, and technology sectors. The tender is currently in the open stage and is set to close on 19th November 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st December 2021 and extending until 30th November 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £150,000, and it focuses on office and computing machinery, including telecommunications equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to establish themselves in a burgeoning co-working environment in Rochdale. SMEs specialising in IT hardware and support, particularly those with expertise in networking and social value initiatives, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that can offer innovative solutions for shared workspace infrastructure could thrive within this new digital hub, while supporting the transformation of the fire station into a cultural and creative destination.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROCUREMENT OF IT HARDWARE & SUPPORT - FIRE UP! CO-WORKING OFFICE

Notice Description

This project will bring unoccupied areas within the iconic 1930's art-deco former fire station campus in Rochdale into active use as flexible co-working office space primarily aimed at SME's operating in the digital, creative and technology sectors. The first floor of the old Rochdale Fire Station has been converted into a co-working facility to house up to 100 occupiers, with a range of private offices, dedicated desks and hot desks. This will provide a working environment by people who will be generally self-employed or working for a variety of different employers who will share space, equipment, ideas, and knowledge. The existing Richard Street buildings to the rear of the Fire Station will be converted into workshops, artist studios, content creation spaces and offices, creating further opportunities for a diverse community of small businesses to grow. It will create a new digital hub, creative workshop and cultural destination. On the ground floor, the new FIREGROUND museum tells Greater Manchester's firefighting story. As part of the social value requirement, bidders have the opportunity to assist the museum trust (a registered charity) in managing their IT and networking provision. If you are interested in tendering for this opportunity then please do so via The Chest North West Procurement Portal, you will need to register your interest in the project to access the tender documents. Please note there is a requirement to submit social value via The Social Value Portal as part of your bid submission for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28577f3-a2c2-4d18-9361-82bbc99554e2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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