Scope
Description
Procurement of labour and plant resources to support the existing in-house highway delivery service. The in-house highway service delivers the councils revenue works consisting of reactive highway maintenance, drainage maintenance, out of hours call-out and winter service. The proposed framework is to allow additional resources to be brought in to assist in the delivery of there works at times of increased demand/workload. The proposal will provide additional resilience to the highway service
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £36,000,000 excluding VAT
- £45,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 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 (was 1). LOT 1A Small Plant and Equipment
Description
Hire of Small Plant & Equipment to support Rochdale Highways in House Service Team
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,200,000 excluding VAT
- £8,640,000 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. 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)
- £7,200,000 excluding VAT
- £8,640,000 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. 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)
- £7,200,000 excluding VAT
- £8,640,000 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.
Lot 2. Supply Highways and Drainage Labour
Description
To supply Rochdale Council Highways Service with Highways and Drainage Labour
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,200,000 excluding VAT
- £8,640,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233121 - Main road construction works
- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45233140 - Roadworks
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Traffic Management
Description
To provide Traffic Management Support
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,200,000 excluding VAT
- £8,640,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
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
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1A (was 1). LOT 1A Small Plant and Equipment
Lot 1B. Vehicles and Plant- Driven and Non Driven
Lot 1C. Static Cabin Site Fencing Trench Support
Lot 2. Supply Highways and Drainage Labour
Lot 3. Traffic Management
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 80% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=bd2a8281-1aa9-f011-813a-005056b64545
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