Tender

GMCA 1699 Engineering Project Manager Support for Solar Design and Build Contract Management

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 15:47

Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is inviting bids for the provision of Engineering Project Manager Support for the Solar Design and Build Contract Management as part of their regional decarbonisation efforts. The tender, identified as GMCA 1699, is in the tender stage with key dates including the enquiry period ending on 12th May 2026 and the tender period closing on 26th May 2026. This contract aims to manage projects for solar installations across several identified sites in the United Kingdom, providing an opportunity to power the public sector estate. Interested parties can submit their bids via the open procurement method detailed in the tender notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the engineering services sector, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale renewable energy projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, owing to the project's phased approach offering flexibility in investment and contract extension options. With an initial contract value estimated at £820,000 and potential extensions, this tender provides a pathway for businesses seeking growth by entering or expanding within the sustainable energy market. Anastuthe strong focus on technical expertise and social value within the award criteria, companies specializing in engineering project management and sustainable development stand to benefit considerably.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1699 Engineering Project Manager Support for Solar Design and Build Contract Management

Notice Description

GMCA has been working with partners to identify appropriate sites for energy generation as part of our regional decarbonisation activities. In 2023, GMCA commissioned a feasibility study to assess opportunities across the GM Waste Estate and identified 10 suitable sites for rooftop and ground-mounted solar. This presents an opportunity for GM Waste to invest and reduce their onsite power demand. However, there is significantly more solar capacity potential than these sites require creating an opportunity for export into the wider public sector estate and GMCA is interested in co-investing or procuring this power for their own use. GMCA are seeking support from potential suppliers to progress this work through to delivery by providing Engineering Project Manager Support. The project is split into 2 contingent parts as the number of sites taken forward in Part 2 for investment will depend upon the outputs from Part 1.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is permissible via mutual agreement and subject to contract terms.

Planning Information

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e79c27b6-b610-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Please see opportunity as advertised on the CHEST via link above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032114-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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