Framework Agreement for Highways in House Support Services
Rochdale Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Rochdale Borough Council awarded construction and highways work to Rhodes and Sons Construction Limited, J B Civils Ltd and Rowan Ashworth Limited and 3 others on 2 April 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £23,208,976 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 5 January 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| LOT 1A Small Plant and Equipment 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversHire of Small Plant & Equipment to support Rochdale Highways in House Service Team | — | £1,428,000 |
| Vehicles and Plant- Driven and Non Driven 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversHire of a range of vehicles and plant which include driven and non driven | Construction | £7,000,000 |
| Static Cabin Site Fencing Trench Support 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversTo provide Rochdale Council Highways Service with static cabin site fencing and trench support when required | Construction | £840,000 |
| Supply Highways and Drainage Labour 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversTo supply Rochdale Council Highways Service with Highways and Drainage Labour | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £11,088,000 |
| Traffic Management 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversTo provide Traffic Management Support | — | £2,852,976 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated | LOT 1A Small Plant and Equipment, Vehicles and Plant- Driven and Non Driven, Static Cabin Site Fencing Trench Support | — | |
| Rhodes and Sons Construction Limited (SME) J B Civils Ltd (SME) Rowan Ashworth Limited (SME) 10 bids received | Supply Highways and Drainage Labour | £11,088,000 | Awarded 2 April 2026 |
| H.W. Martin (Traffic Management) Limited (SME) Meridian Traffic Management Ltd (SME) Pulse Traffic Solutions Ltd (SME) 5 bids received | Traffic Management | £2,852,976 | Awarded 2 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 065365-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 065555-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 072696-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 031179-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
73Awards
44Suppliers it has used most for construction
- H. Bell & Sons (Rochdale) Limited4 contracts
- F.S. Moult & Son Ltd3 contracts
- Thomas Kershaw Builders Ltd2 contracts
- Winterburns of Rochdale Ltd2 contracts
- A Mellor Plumbing & Heating Services Limited1 contract
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From notice 065365-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 14 October 2025, last updated 2 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.