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21 Jul 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process concerning "Unit 4 Southgate Industrial Estate - Welfare Block Fit Out Works" in Rochdale, United Kingdom. This process, which fell under the "works" industry category, followed a limited procurement method specifically for below-threshold competition. The contract was awarded to Thomas Kershaw Builders Limited, a local SME, and covers construction services specified under the CPV code 45000000. The contract was signed on 17th July 2026, and the work commenced on 20th July 2026, with a completion date slated for 16th October 2026.

This procurement initiative offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction and fit-out works, particularly those within the Rochdale area and surrounding regions. The process exemplifies how SMEs with relevant expertise and local advantages can effectively compete and secure public contracts. Businesses looking to participate in similar tenders might benefit from demonstrating significant local knowledge and a record of delivering high-quality construction projects. Thomas Kershaw Builders Limited's success in this tender underscores the advantage of leveraging proximity and SME flexibility in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Unit 4 Southgate Industrial Estate - Welfare Block Fit Out Works

Notice Description

Unit 4 Southgate Industrial Estate - Welfare Block Fit Out Works PS86,453.28

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d01e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068813-2026
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,783 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 16 Oct 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
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS KERSHAW BUILDERS

Further Information

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