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GMCA 992 Consultancy Services Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) in GM Phase 2 (P-006)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

31 Oct 2025 at 12:00

Award

04 Dec 2024 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) for the title "GMCA 992 Consultancy Services Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) in GM Phase 2 (P-006)", focusing on research and development services in the energy sector. This involved consultancy services aiming to study land-based grid-connected opportunities for wind and solar generation within and around Greater Manchester. The tender was issued using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 12th November 2024 to 11th May 2025. The procurement process focused on multiple regions in the UK, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and others, with a total contract value of £127,277.50.

This tender provides substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and research within the energy sector, particularly those that can offer expertise in renewable energy projects. The awarded contract creates growth potential by enabling the successful bidder to participate in high-value consultancy work, thereby enhancing their market reputation and experience. SMEs, as well as businesses oriented towards social enterprise models, could have found this tender particularly well-suited, given the GMCA’s inclusive suitability criteria. The process has concluded with Locogen Consulting Ltd securing the award, demonstrating the opportunity for consultancy firms with a strong grounding in renewable energy solutions.

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Notice Title

GMCA 992 Consultancy Services Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) in GM Phase 2 (P-006)

Notice Description

This scope of work study will focus on land-based grid connected opportunities for wind and solar generation, generation on buildings is being considered as part of separate studies. The scope of works will support GMCA's understanding of the technical and economic feasibility for grid connected solar and wind in and around the GM region and how to identify and rank sites. In order to capitalise on attractive sites that might be identified in the sample and which we might want to advance quickly, the Supplier will provide costs for an optional scope that includes work to advance opportunities to a certain stage of development (PART 1a). The PART 1 study and the LCOE components will also demonstrate the significant and determining factors of the cost of electricity to inform a strategy/methodology for identifying and ranking potential sites (PART 2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e387c5e2-3279-4e4e-ae5b-ebf1e081030a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,277 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,554 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 11 May 2025 6-12 months
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
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

LOCOGEN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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