---
title: "Hire of Heavy Plant with Skilled Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059be7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059be7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
---

# Hire of Heavy Plant with Skilled Operator

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059be7

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## Summary

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Hire of Heavy Plant with Skilled Operator," falling under the works category in the construction industry. The procurement is focused on enhancing highway operations support through the hiring of large machinery with skilled operators, intended to improve the existing Oldham highways staff capabilities. The process reached the award stage on 17th September 2025 with the contract scheduled to start on 14th October 2025 and run until 30th March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, specified as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating a straightforward process. This project is located in Oldham, United Kingdom (region UKD37), and represents an interim solution while a full tendering process is planned.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs like ROWAN ASHWORTH LIMITED, which has been identified as the suitable supplier. Companies specialising in construction services or with capability in providing heavy plant equipment along with skilled operators would find this contract beneficial for growth. The direct procurement method without competition suggests that responsive businesses can establish or strengthen relationships with local government authorities, thereby positioning themselves well for future opportunities in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Hiring of large plant with option to include skilled operator for highways Operations support. Enhance current Oldham highways staff. Generally used for Hire of Hiab & skilled operator Hire of JCB & skilled operator Hire of Backhoe digger & skilled operator Hire of planer & skilled operator Hire of roller & skilled operator Hire of paver & skilled operator This is an interim contract in place whilst full and open tendering takes place. A Planned Procurement Notice will be published shortly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057172-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWAN ASHWORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252110 - Mobile plant construction work

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 08:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057172-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057172-2025
  17th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://rowanashworth.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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