Planning

SMMC Fit Out

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "SMMC Fit Out," which falls under the construction industry category. The project is situated in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom and is scheduled to begin on 1st September 2026, with completion expected by 31st May 2027. This stage involves preparing for a detailed fit-out of the SMMC to meet specific operational requirements, including improvements to heating, ventilation, and the installation of audio-visual infrastructure. A planned procurement notice was published on 15th May 2026, with a future notice date set for 29th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in technical fit-outs and infrastructure upgrades. With a gross contract value of £18 million, it is well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in large-scale public projects. Companies capable of delivering sophisticated ventilation systems, AV setups, and laboratory configurations would be ideal candidates for this contract. Engaging in this project could provide substantial growth prospects within the public sector for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

SMMC Fit Out

Notice Description

Following the delivery of SMMC to a base build specification, a technical fit out is now needed to meet the needs of the operator. This would include internal partitions, upgrades to the heating and ventilation system to accommodate increased extraction and make-up air, installation of necessary AV infrastructure and progressive privacy systems for example, as well as laboratory fit out. This work is currently in design stage and we would look to dovetail the fit out works on Practical Completion of the base build.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044755-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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