GMCA 835 Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 14:33

Award

21 Oct 2024 at 14:26

Award

03 Apr 2024 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, entails the award of the contract titled "GMCA 835 Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services." This process falls under the industry category of Water distribution and related services (CPV code 65100000) and encompasses multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including regions such as the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement stage is complete with the award notice last published on 8th May 2026, indicating the contract was awarded to Scottish Water Business Stream Limited. The procurement followed a selective method using a restricted procedure, with the original tender period concluding on 12th February 2024. The contract period is set to run from 17th May 2024 to 16th May 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in water services to establish or expand their footprint in various UK regions, due to the comprehensive coverage across cities and nations within the United Kingdom. The procurement process was suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a priority for inclusive business growth. Given the substantial contract value and duration, companies capable of delivering extensive water and wastewater services on a broad scale are well-suited to compete for such opportunities, thereby enhancing their market presence and potential for future contracts.

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Notice Title

GMCA 835 Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services

Notice Description

Mini Competition under Lot 3 One Stop Shop of the CCS Framework RM6178 Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services 2\r For GMFRS Sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-349783fb-7e1b-4d70-9ed5-3977f407e282
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0051dacf-bb2a-418a-a9f6-b4304fa5436b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£908,816 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,726,448 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2024 - 16 May 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM LIMITED TRADING AS BUSINESS STREA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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