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GMCA 1265.3 Consultancy Services relating to Energy Storage

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The government consultancy contract titled "GMCA 1265.3 Consultancy Services relating to Energy Storage" is spearheaded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. It aims to evaluate the potential for battery storage within the GM region from a systematic and regional public sector standpoint. This contract, valued at £99,000, falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and is set to conclude on 15th April 2026. The procurement process was conducted as a mini competition under the Local Net Zero Accelerator Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract commenced on 9th October 2025, with award status as active, marking its current stage in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services within the energy sector, particularly those proficient in battery storage solutions. Businesses that can contribute to a portfolio-level techno-economic analysis and have expertise in consultancy for research and development services are well-suited to competing in such bids. With the Greater Manchester Combined Authority as the buyer and Environmental Resources Management Limited as the supplier, this contract underscores potential business collaborations within the UK's energy consultancy industry landscape.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1265.3 Consultancy Services relating to Energy Storage

Notice Description

Consultancy services to undertake a study into the potential for battery storage in the GM region. Specifically, what is likely to be needed from a system perspective, and what role the region (and the public sector) may play in delivering this capacity. Contract duration of six months. Market engagement took place in late 2024 / early 2025. Procurement (mini competition) took place through Local Net Zero Accelerator (Finance Support Service) Dynamic Purchasing System. Hosted on CPCA Procontract Portal via Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority. Lot: Consultancy Service | Portfolio-Level Techno-Economic Analysis 34.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-591c8256-4239-4e69-9c8d-2c17ad97e888
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46971dc1-19c6-40a2-9759-a0bdceb39e7b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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