Scope
Description
Rochdale Council is seeking to appoint qualified suppliers to deliver in-house support services in the following areas:
Small Plant and Equipment
Vehicles and Plant - Both Driven and Non-Driven
Static Cabins, Site Fencing, and Trench Support
This requirement was previously tendered; however, due to an insufficient number of compliant submissions, the Council is re-approaching the market.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,316,920 excluding VAT
- £1,583,904 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1A. LOT 1A Small Plant and Equipment
Description
Hire of Small Plant & Equipment to support Rochdale Highways in House Service Team
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,995 excluding VAT
- £61,194 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1B. Lot 1B. Vehicles and Plant- Driven and Non Driven
Description
Hire of a range of vehicles and plant which include driven and non driven
Lot value (estimated)
- £249,560 excluding VAT
- £299,472 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1C. Lot 1C. Static Cabin Site Fencing Trench Support
Description
To provide Rochdale Council Highways Service with static cabin site fencing and trench
support when required
Lot value (estimated)
- £28,675 excluding VAT
- £34,410 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34928220 - Fencing components
- 45112100 - Trench-digging work
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1.5%
Framework operation description
Rochdale Council uses a basket of goods approach to evaluate supplier pricing. Each
supplier submits unit prices for a predefined set of items, and the total basket cost is
calculated to compare bids consistently.
Suppliers can apply for specific lots within the framework agreement. Bids are scored
based on price and quality criteria, and the top three highest-scoring suppliers per lot are
awarded a place on the framework.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
In addition to Rochdale Council, this ITT is issued on behalf of all partner authorities within
STAR Procurement and AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) The
participating councils include Stockport Council, St Helens Council, Tameside Council,
Trafford Council, Knowsley Council, Bolton Council, Bury Council, Manchester City
Council, Oldham Council, Salford City Council, and Wigan Council, Blackpool Council,
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Cheshire East Council, Warrington Borough
Council & Lancashire County Council
Please note that all values shown relate solely to Rochdale Council. Figures for other authorities are unknown. Other authorities may choose not to use this agreement, and no guarantee is provided regarding their participation
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1A. LOT 1A Small Plant and Equipment
Lot 1B. Lot 1B. Vehicles and Plant- Driven and Non Driven
Lot 1C. Lot 1C. Static Cabin Site Fencing Trench Support
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/
DN804296
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 80% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A notice has been published however unable to link it with the tender notice - UK 2 published Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-018709
Contracting authority
Rochdale Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXD-6682-MDRX
Number One Riverside
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government