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GMCA374-FC035 Rochdale Lot 2

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "GMCA374-FC035 Rochdale Lot 2" was facilitated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This tender, which falls under the industry category of civil engineering and construction works, involves the design and implementation of approximately 60 kWp of solar PV canopies at Heywood Sports Village, OL10 4TW. The procurement process reached the award stage with an active status noted, and Polysolar Ltd was announced as the winning supplier on 9th January 2025. The contract period spans from 10th January 2025 to 31st March 2025, with a contract value of £161,878. Although the tender period closed on 16th October 2024, the award was formally published on 4th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the renewable energy sector, specifically those specialising in solar technology and infrastructure projects. Given the focus on solar PV installations, companies with expertise in sustainability and green technologies could find valuable business growth prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find the project particularly suited to their capacities, as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. Businesses with a strong portfolio in similar engineering and construction works should consider exploring such contracts to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GMCA374-FC035 Rochdale Lot 2

Notice Description

Rochdale Borough Council are seeking to procure a supplier to design and deliver approx. 60 kWp of solar PV canopies on the car park at Heywood Sports Village OL10 4TW.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea323c99-8073-43d0-b229-4831cec39147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c5a6fb-46b3-4c78-ae25-8a45ec83dd85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£161,878 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,878 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLYSOLAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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