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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 15:03

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rawtenstall Temporary Market - Construction" project was initiated by Rossendale Borough Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK, in partnership with CPC Project Services Limited, which acted as the project management entity. The project involved the construction of a temporary market, along with the necessary infrastructure and external works, located in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. The procurement followed a limited competition method, classified as below threshold. The contract was awarded on 26th September 2025 and is now active. It commenced on 28th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2026, with a total gross value of £588,802.66. RLX Construction Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Sheffield, was the successful supplier for this contract categorised under "Construction work" (CPV code 45000000).

This tender presented significant opportunities for SMEs in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in project management and temporary market infrastructure development. The scope of work, including moving temporary cabins and constructing market facilities, offers a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and gain recognition within public sector projects. Firms equipped for sub-contracted tasks, skilled in construction and related infrastructure development, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Such projects not only provide immediate business opportunities but can also enhance the contractor's portfolio and position them favourably for future public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Rawtenstall Temporary Market - Construction

Notice Description

Construction of Rawtenstall Temporary Market, including associated infrastructure and project management services. The works include the movement of temporary cabins, the construction of associated market facilities and utilities, and associated external works. The contract will be delivered on-site in Rawtenstall, Lancashire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d59a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,668 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£490,668 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rossendale Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BACUP
Postcode
OL13 0BB
Postcode Area
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rossendale
Electoral Ward
Britannia & Lee Mill
Westminster Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RLX CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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