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GMCA1786 Chemdata Licence

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority recently concluded a procurement process titled "GMCA1786 Chemdata Licence," aimed at providing a reliable chemical hazard database to support efficient and safe responses to chemical incidents. The procurement, categorized under services in the engineering and IT sectors, took place in Manchester. The award stage was reached by 10 April 2026, and the contract commenced on 1 April 2026, running until 31 March 2027. This process was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, indicating a simplified procurement procedure.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in chemical database services or related IT and engineering solutions. Ricardo UK Limited, a small to medium enterprise, was successful in securing the contract, exemplifying the potential for SMEs in similar industries seeking to enhance their portfolios by collaborating with public sector authorities. Businesses with capabilities in providing technology-driven solutions and engineering services would be well-positioned to engage in such government tenders, given the demand for specialised expertise in handling chemical and IT-related projects.

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Notice Title

GMCA1786 Chemdata Licence

Notice Description

Reliable and interactive chemical hazard database that equips those responding to a chemical incident with critical, relevant and proportionate information to help them stay safe and respond efficiently

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032707-2026
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
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RICARDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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