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GMCA 1457 Project Quarry - Legal

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Jul 2025 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "GMCA 1457 Project Quarry - Legal" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a sub-central government authority situated in Manchester. The procurement focuses on providing legal advisory services related to the development of a new 'sports quarter' near Old Trafford, which involves the potential relocation of Freightliner UK. The project falls under the industry category of legal advisory services, with Ashurst LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, being awarded the contract. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract officially signed on 28th March 2025 and active from 3rd April 2025 to 2nd October 2025. The procurement method used was below threshold with limited competition, signifying some restriction in supplier engagement.

This tender represents robust opportunities for legal firms seeking to provide advisory services in significant infrastructure projects. Business growth potential exists for companies adept in handling complex transactions, providing structuring advice, and managing extensive contractual negotiations. Firms with expertise in public sector investment, due diligence, and securing transaction protections are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this kind of project can enhance a firm's portfolio in the public authority domain and contribute to future bids involving large urban transformation and public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1457 Project Quarry - Legal

Notice Description

This Request for Quotation is related to the development of a new 'sports quarter' in and around Old Trafford, which has the potential to be one of the largest urban transformation projects delivered in Europe over the next decade. More detail on the background to this project and progress on the programme as a whole is provided in the Background Information section. This Request for Quotation relates specifically to legal support in connection with the potential relocation of Freightliner UK from Trafford Park to ILP North, 'Parkside', known as Project Quarry. The appointed legal advisors will provide advice and guidance on the proposals as they currently stand and as they develop, as well as leading on the preparation, negotiation and completion of all transaction documentation, including management of the satisfaction of Conditions Precedent generally and advising on the satisfaction of relevant Conditions Precedent. The following does not purport to be an exhaustive statement of the services the appointed legal advisors will be required to provide, on the basis that parties invited to put forward proposals are expected to recognise the scope of work required to execute transactions of this nature and set this out in their proposals. However, we anticipate the service provided will include: - Advice on structuring the necessary transactions - Drafting specific agreements and negotiating terms with other parties - Advice on the potential for public sector investment including subsidy control advice and advice on potential guarantee and security arrangements - Securing appropriate protections to minimise risk - Ensuring that there is a clear understanding of the inter-relationship between all of the associated transactions including who needs to deliver what and by when - Advising on the implications of associated transactions for GMCA and Trafford Council and ensuring that GMCA and Trafford Council are adequately protected by the arrangements in place - Due diligence The adviser will receive all instructions from GMCA and Trafford Council as the client.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042032-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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