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GMCA 1697 - Integrating Infrastructure Resilience

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Dec 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GMCA 1697 - Integrating Infrastructure Resilience." This initiative, focused on enhancing the resilience of critical physical infrastructure, is rooted in the public services industry category and situated in Manchester, UK. The procurement aimed to incorporate infrastructure resilience into decision-making processes. The award stage culminated on 10th December 2025, with Living Solutions Limited being chosen as the supplier. The contract period commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026.

This tender opens significant opportunities for consultancies specialising in infrastructure works, particularly those capable of addressing infrastructure interdependencies and resilience standards. SMEs like Living Solutions Limited, which offer consultancy services in infrastructure, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their business reach. The below-threshold procurement method presents a favourable environment for smaller enterprises to engage with sub-central government projects, promoting diverse business participation and growth.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1697 - Integrating Infrastructure Resilience

Notice Description

Support Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) current work around exploring if resilience can be incorporated into all decisions made by Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The emphasis will be on GM's critical physical infrastructure, with a focus on infrastructure resilience standards and Infrastructure interdependencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f32e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081685-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

LIVING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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