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GMCA 884.3 Rest Quantity Surveyor/Contract Administration

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GMCA 884.3 Rest Quantity Surveyor/Contract Administration" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This contract was awarded on 4th December 2025, aiming to deliver Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration services to renovate rest facilities at 27 operational fire stations. The procurement falls under the services category and was executed using a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature. Situated in Manchester, the buying organisation is a public authority under sub-central government, focusing on improvements within the UK region. Notably, the project commenced on 16th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration services. It highlights potential for firms to expand their portfolio by participating in crucial infrastructure projects. COWBURN WATSON-BOX LIMITED, an SME supplier, has secured this contract, demonstrating a suitable fit for companies of similar scope and scale. Businesses operating in administrative services can leverage this contract to enhance their credibility within the public sector, providing a pathway to grow and foster long-term relationships with governmental entities through high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Title

GMCA 884.3 Rest Quantity Surveyor/Contract Administration

Notice Description

Undertake Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration services across the sites included in the Rest programme. The Rest Programme aims to deliver modern, fit-for-purpose rest facilities at 27 operational fire stations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eee4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079807-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

COWBURN WATSON-BOX

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