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GMCA 1247 Fire Station Rebuild Programme (Blackley)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:05

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is overseeing the "GMCA 1247 Fire Station Rebuild Programme (Blackley)", a project aimed at redeveloping the Blackley fire station into modern facilities that meet the current operational requirements. This initiative is part of a direct award made under the North West Construction Hub Medium Value Construction Framework, focusing on construction work within the UK, specifically across regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Robertson Construction Group Ltd. The project budget is set at £5,793,674.25, and the contract runs from 27 March 2025 to 6 November 2025, with the tender period concluding on 28 October 2024. The programme is classified under construction work with additional classification in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, architectural, and engineering services. As a direct award under a framework agreement, it provides a defined pathway for eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute their expertise to a high-profile public sector project, promoting business growth and development. The focus on modernising fire service facilities aligns with sustainable and advanced construction practices, presenting a chance for companies with a commitment to achieving BREEAM Excellent standards to showcase their capabilities. Such projects are well-suited for businesses that are looking to bolster their portfolio through active involvement in public infrastructure developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1247 Fire Station Rebuild Programme (Blackley)

Notice Description

Direct Award under the North West Construction Hub Medium Value Construction Framework. GMCA are proposing to undertake a programme of work to redevelop Blackley fire station site with a view to providing modern facilities suitable for the present day requirements of Fire Service Operations. This project needs to achieve BREEAM Excellent as set out in the Employers Requirements, existing survey information can be provided upon request.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd7dfb9-ec94-48ca-8768-25df12126352
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,361,356 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,155,030 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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