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GMCA 1810 Consultancy for PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) pathfinder support - PPA for GMCA and partners

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, involving a strategic advisory project titled "GMCA 1810 Consultancy for PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) pathfinder support," has reached the award stage. This project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with the objective to aid in decarbonising public sector electricity consumption through renewable electricity procurement. The procurement method employed was a limited competition under a below-threshold procurement, executed using a 3 Quote Process. Notably, key services are targeted within the United Kingdom, with the contract being active from 20th April 2025 to 20th September 2025. The tender is now in the contract completion phase as of the most recent update on 24th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy and strategic advisory roles. SMEs like OREZ LTD, who have been awarded the contract, stand to benefit considerably, indicating a conducive environment for small and medium enterprises to compete. The opportunity is particularly appealing for businesses that can provide innovative solutions for public sector energy needs and sustainable electricity consumption models, fostering secure growth for companies in the renewable energy consultancy industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1810 Consultancy for PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) pathfinder support - PPA for GMCA and partners

Notice Description

GMCA commissioned strategic advisory support to assess options for procuring and investing in renewable electricity generation through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and related commercial structures. The work reviewed future electricity demand, partner requirements, procurement models, and routes to market to support the decarbonisation of public sector electricity consumption and improve long-term price certainty. The outcome was a roadmap and supporting recommendations for developing scalable renewable electricity procurement arrangements across GMCA and its partner organisations. Route to Market = 3 Quote Process in line with the PA23 Regulations and Constitution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d34d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070313-2026
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
£26,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

OREZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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