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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Stansfield Replacement Play Area" project, focusing on the supply and installation of replacement play equipment, including safety surfacing. This procurement falls under the construction work industry category and is being conducted as an open procedure below the threshold. The work is to take place in Rochdale, UK, with delivery addresses specified across several regions including Europe and the United Kingdom. The tender period is active until 21st August 2026, and the contract period is designated from 26th September 2026 to 13th October 2026. The total value of the project is £77,000, and it is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction services, particularly those specialising in playground equipment and safety installations. The under-threshold open procurement process ensures a level playing field where SMEs have a strong chance of competing successfully. Companies with expertise in construction work and those eager to expand their portfolio in public sector projects will find this tender particularly appealing, offering them a chance to establish or strengthen their presence within the government contracting space.

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Notice Title

Stansfield Replacement Play Area, Rochdale Borough Council

Notice Description

Supply and install of replacement Play Equipment including safety surfacing. RBC is undertaking an under threshold open procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aecbb7b3-2823-440b-a24b-bb79fd782958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ce766a-6d82-44fa-ac32-028cee8dbd25
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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