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GMCA 1317 Gas Supply Contract

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Dec 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the GMCA 1317 Gas Supply Contract to provide gas supply services for the GMFRS estate and a few GM Waste Sites. This procurement falls under public utilities within the services category, with Corona Energy Limited appointed as the supplier through a direct award method. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, will be active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The award stage was finalised on 7th February 2025, and all processes leading up to the award have been documented as complete. The contract is located in the United Kingdom, offering a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the UK utilities sector.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses involved in utility services, especially those specialising in gas supply. Corona Energy Limited, a large enterprise, has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating that this contract suits large-scale providers and companies with extensive infrastructure capabilities. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were also considered in the procurement assessment, indicating potential future opportunities for SMEs in similar contracts. The direct award method streamlines the process, creating straightforward competition for savvy businesses aiming to secure substantial service contracts. With the Greater Manchester Combined Authority driving such contracts, participants could establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1317 Gas Supply Contract

Notice Description

Contract covering gas supply for the GMFRS estate and a small number of GM Waste Sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3914d504-ff72-4c86-bfd9-3c36154d87ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d3edd2-608b-44cf-ae18-c4e4fffb842b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORONA ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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