Award

GMCA 1317 Gas Supply Contract

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 12:44

Award

01 Jun 2025 at 19:41

Award

15 Aug 2024 at 09:04

Tender

10 May 2024 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has successfully completed its selective procurement process titled "GMCA 1317 Gas Supply Contract," aimed at supplying gas to the GMFRS estate and select GM Waste Sites. This procurement falls under the services category within the public utilities industry and is governed by the framework and constitution of PCR15 regulations. The procurement followed a restricted procedure using the YPO framework for gas supply, with key dates including the contract being awarded and signed as active since 7 February 2025. This procurement process was conducted primarily within the UK region, and while it initially involved one lot, it was later cancelled in pursuit of direct award criteria focused entirely on pricing.

This tender creates growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in energy supply and utility management services, particularly those adept within public sector frameworks. Corona Energy Limited was awarded the contract, showcasing opportunities for similar large-scale suppliers to compete in future tenders under similar frameworks or restricted procedures. Organisations with robust service and pricing strategies tailored to public sector utility needs will likely find favourable prospects in competing for such selective procurement contracts. Businesses can leverage frameworks, like those offered by YPO, to streamline their participation process and explore direct award strategies aligning with PCR15 regulations.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via YPO framework (Supply of Gas Framework - 1187) in line with PCR15 regulations and constitution.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2029 with two options to extend for an additional 24 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of December 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework period will therefore be 8 years, from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2033 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 6.5 years from the commencement date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0458ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080128-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,560,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,563,600,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
There is a possibility that this Framework will be subject to renewal after 6.5 years from the commencement date

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

YPO

Contact Name
Contracts Team, Dan Wood
Contact Email
contracts@ypo.co.uk, dwood@lancaster.gov.uk, procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0, +44 1524582061, +44 1924664685

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
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
3
Supplier Names

CORONA ENERGY

CORONA ENERGY RETAIL 1

CORONA ENERGY RETAIL 4

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