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GMCA 884.4 Principal Designer - Rest Projects

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority pertains to the provision of Principal Designer consultancy professional services focusing on Rest projects at 10 fire stations. Categorised under the 'services' industry, this contract was awarded on the basis of procurement legalities established in the UKPGA 2023/54. The process moves into the award stage, having completed the tender under the below-threshold procurement method, and involves K2 Architects Limited as the awarded supplier. The project is located in the United Kingdom and involves building consultancy services, with the contract period commencing from 19th December 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and professional services linked to the construction and design domain. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on building consultancy and services consultancy can particularly benefit from such contracts due to the nature of projects and the procurement method employed. With the Greater Manchester Combined Authority being the buyer, it represents a credible public authority, providing reputable business growth opportunities for established service providers aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

GMCA 884.4 Principal Designer - Rest Projects

Notice Description

Principal Designer consultancy professional services relating to Rest projects at 10 fire stations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035474-2026
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

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K2 ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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