Tender

Framework Agreement for in House Support Services

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:18

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council is leading a procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for in House Support Services," encompassing small plant and equipment, vehicles and plant, as well as static cabins, site fencing, and trench support. This procurement, classified in the works category, aims to engage qualified suppliers to deliver in-house support services across various regions in the United Kingdom. Despite a previous tender cancellation due to insufficient compliant bids, the council has re-opened the market opportunity under the planning stage. The framework agreement employs an open procedure and seeks bids scored on both price and quality, with a focus on delivering social value. The tender period concludes on 23 February 2026, while the award period culminates on 13 March 2026. This procurement process provides opportunities for suppliers to secure long-term contracts with Rochdale Council and its partner authorities, including Stockport, St Helens, and others under STAR Procurement and AGMA.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction, machinery hire, and fencing industries to expand their service offerings and geographic footprint. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit, as suitability criteria highlight their inclusion. With contracts spanning from April 2026 to March 2030, companies can leverage predictable revenue streams and strengthen client relations within public authority networks. Potential bidders capable of meeting the framework's service and quality standards may establish themselves as preferred suppliers well-poised for growth in the public sector. Suppliers are also encouraged to take advantage of electronic submissions via the ProContract platform, which supports easier and faster tendering processes.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for in House Support Services

Notice Description

Rochdale Council is seeking to appoint qualified suppliers to deliver in-house support services in the following areas: Small Plant and Equipment Vehicles and Plant - Both Driven and Non-Driven Static Cabins, Site Fencing, and Trench Support This requirement was previously tendered; however, due to an insufficient number of compliant submissions, the Council is re-approaching the market.

Lot Information

LOT 1A Small Plant and Equipment

Hire of Small Plant & Equipment to support Rochdale Highways in House Service Team

Lot 1B. Vehicles and Plant- Driven and Non Driven

Hire of a range of vehicles and plant which include driven and non driven

Lot 1C. Static Cabin Site Fencing Trench Support

To provide Rochdale Council Highways Service with static cabin site fencing and trench support when required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035020-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928220 - Fencing components

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,316,920 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£329,230 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

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