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Corner Plot - Clerk Of Works

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council, a public authority at sub-central government level, has awarded the contract titled "Corner Plot - Clerk Of Works" as part of its effort to deliver 33 apartments at a key gateway site outside Rochdale Railway Station. This project, located in Rochdale, aims to create a visually appealing mixed-use area, enhancing the surroundings with quality design and visual aesthetics. The procurement process was initiated as a limited competition, below threshold, with the contract commencing on 27th April 2026 and expected to conclude by 26th March 2027. The procurement involved securing a Clerk of Works for both construction and MEP services, with a focus on building services consultancy. The success of this project aligns with Rochdale Development Agency's goals to enrich the streetscape and support local development.

This tender presents substantial prospects for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in building services consultancy, such as WHITELEY EAVES LTD, which has been appointed as the supplier. It offers opportunities for companies to engage in strategic development in a prominent area in Rochdale, delivering vital services that contribute to these ambitious urban improvement plans. Businesses with expertise in construction consultancy, particularly SMEs within the region, can find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolios and securing lucrative projects in public sector development. This contract exemplifies collaborative prospects for growth and innovation across the regional construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corner Plot - Clerk Of Works

Notice Description

The Council are looking to procure a MEP and a Building Clerk of Works for the Corner Plot project. The project is for the delivery of 33 apartments at a key gateway site outside Rochdale Railway Station. The aim here is to create a high quality coherent active and attractive mixed-use area as part of the station approach. Any improvements that enhance the image, visual appearance and safety of the area will be encouraged. All new developments will be expected to create a strong visual frontage to the square. Any new developments should be well designed and be sensitive to the characteristics of the conservation area. In line with the SPD, the scheme has been developed to contribute to a higher quality aspirational streetscape to further enrich active frontage on Station Road and Richard Street. The scheme enhances activity at ground floor level. This will be through good quality design, natural surveillance from 'eyes on the street,' as well as including well designed and inviting entrances, creating an open and diverse area and a gateway to the town and mixed commercial development to the future needs. Rochdale Development Agency are acting on behalf of Rochdale Borough Council to deliver the Corner Plot project. A Clerk of Works is required for this project, for both construction and MEP services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037375-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,034 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITELEY EAVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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