Award

Hire of Heavy Plant with Skilled Operator

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Hire of Heavy Plant with Skilled Operator," falling under the works category in the construction industry. The procurement is focused on enhancing highway operations support through the hiring of large machinery with skilled operators, intended to improve the existing Oldham highways staff capabilities. The process reached the award stage on 17th September 2025 with the contract scheduled to start on 14th October 2025 and run until 30th March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, specified as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating a straightforward process. This project is located in Oldham, United Kingdom (region UKD37), and represents an interim solution while a full tendering process is planned.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs like ROWAN ASHWORTH LIMITED, which has been identified as the suitable supplier. Companies specialising in construction services or with capability in providing heavy plant equipment along with skilled operators would find this contract beneficial for growth. The direct procurement method without competition suggests that responsive businesses can establish or strengthen relationships with local government authorities, thereby positioning themselves well for future opportunities in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Hire of Heavy Plant with Skilled Operator

Notice Description

Hiring of large plant with option to include skilled operator for highways Operations support. Enhance current Oldham highways staff. Generally used for Hire of Hiab & skilled operator Hire of JCB & skilled operator Hire of Backhoe digger & skilled operator Hire of planer & skilled operator Hire of roller & skilled operator Hire of paver & skilled operator This is an interim contract in place whilst full and open tendering takes place. A Planned Procurement Notice will be published shortly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059be7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057172-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45252110 - Mobile plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rod.walters@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWAN ASHWORTH

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