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20 Jul 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process titled "GMCA 1772 Consultancy work to review surveys for College Bank." This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. Located in Manchester, the authority operates under the sub-central government public authority classification. The procurement method employed was limited, below the threshold with limited competition, in accordance with the PA23 Regulations. The process was initiated with a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is now in the Award stage as of 20th July 2026. The contract was signed on 5th June 2026, with the project period spanning from 17th June to 16th August 2026, with potential optional extensions of two one-month periods.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses experienced in technical and costings reviews of surveys and reports, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing independent and expert consultancy services. The awarded supplier, CIVIC ENGINEERS LIMITED, highlights the potential for companies in the engineering and consultancy sectors to engage in public contracts that foster expertise utilisation and sector growth. Businesses with a strategic focus on the UK market, particularly those enhancing urban planning and development projects, would find contracts like these vital for expanding their portfolio and contributing to community and regional projects.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1772 Consultancy work to review surveys for College Bank

Notice Description

Qualified and experienced professionals required to conduct an independent technical and costings review of surveys and reports for residential blocks. Route to Market = RFQ (closed) in line with the PA23 Regulations and Constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ceed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068281-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,055 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Aug 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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