--- title: "PROCUREMENT OF IT HARDWARE & SUPPORT - FIRE UP! CO-WORKING OFFICE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ce76fec-1e23-4195-a68c-af8d33668a35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ce76fec-1e23-4195-a68c-af8d33668a35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ce76fec-1e23-4195-a68c-af8d33668a35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ce76fec-1e23-4195-a68c-af8d33668a35.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-01" --- # PROCUREMENT OF IT HARDWARE & SUPPORT - FIRE UP! CO-WORKING OFFICE Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ce76fec-1e23-4195-a68c-af8d33668a35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ce76fec-1e23-4195-a68c-af8d33668a35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ce76fec-1e23-4195-a68c-af8d33668a35.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "PROCUREMENT OF IT HARDWARE & SUPPORT - FIRE UP! CO-WORKING OFFICE" is being conducted by the Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. The project aims to transform a 1930's art-deco former fire station in Rochdale into flexible co-working office space for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital, creative, and technology sectors. The tender is currently in the open stage and is set to close on 19th November 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st December 2021 and extending until 30th November 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £150,000, and it focuses on office and computing machinery, including telecommunications equipment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to establish themselves in a burgeoning co-working environment in Rochdale. SMEs specialising in IT hardware and support, particularly those with expertise in networking and social value initiatives, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that can offer innovative solutions for shared workspace infrastructure could thrive within this new digital hub, while supporting the transformation of the fire station into a cultural and creative destination. ## Notice This project will bring unoccupied areas within the iconic 1930's art-deco former fire station campus in Rochdale into active use as flexible co-working office space primarily aimed at SME's operating in the digital, creative and technology sectors. The first floor of the old Rochdale Fire Station has been converted into a co-working facility to house up to 100 occupiers, with a range of private offices, dedicated desks and hot desks. This will provide a working environment by people who will be generally self-employed or working for a variety of different employers who will share space, equipment, ideas, and knowledge. The existing Richard Street buildings to the rear of the Fire Station will be converted into workshops, artist studios, content creation spaces and offices, creating further opportunities for a diverse community of small businesses to grow. It will create a new digital hub, creative workshop and cultural destination. On the ground floor, the new FIREGROUND museum tells Greater Manchester's firefighting story. As part of the social value requirement, bidders have the opportunity to assist the museum trust (a registered charity) in managing their IT and networking provision. If you are interested in tendering for this opportunity then please do so via The Chest North West Procurement Portal, you will need to register your interest in the project to access the tender documents. Please note there is a requirement to submit social value via The Social Value Portal as part of your bid submission for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28577f3-a2c2-4d18-9361-82bbc99554e2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies ## Release History - 1 Nov 2021 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28577f3-a2c2-4d18-9361-82bbc99554e2 - 1 Nov 2021 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad888dd-2137-4a07-a56c-96c50b8612db - 29 Oct 2021 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eb6616-f38b-497a-ae33-f74cade01c1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28577f3-a2c2-4d18-9361-82bbc99554e2 1st November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad888dd-2137-4a07-a56c-96c50b8612db 1st November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29eb6616-f38b-497a-ae33-f74cade01c1a 29th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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