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title: "SMMC Fit Out"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0699a6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# SMMC Fit Out

Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0699a6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044755-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHDALE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL16 1XU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Rochdale |
| Electoral ward | Central Rochdale |
| Westminster constituency | Rochdale |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 07:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044755-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044755-2026
  15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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