Tender

Framework Agreement for in House Support Services

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Borough Council is actively seeking qualified suppliers through an open tender process for a Framework Agreement aimed at delivering in-house support services. This procurement falls under the 'works' category and includes the hire of industrial and construction machinery, vehicles, and equipment, as well as static cabins and fencing, with delivery across various regions in the UK. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key deadlines set for the tender period ending on 23rd February 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 16th February 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, strategically involving Rochdale and its partner authorities under the STAR Procurement and AGMA, including several councils, ensuring a competitive field.

This tender offers invaluable growth opportunities for suppliers specialised in the provision of small plant and equipment, vehicle hire, and construction site facilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, given the weighting towards price and social value within the award criteria. With substantial gross values allocated to the lots, businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions will find this tender particularly attractive. Successful suppliers will gain visibility and the chance to establish long-term partnerships with a network of local authorities, enhancing business expansion potential within the public sector.

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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/006267-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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