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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 13:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority procured strategic consultancy to support a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) pathfinder for the authority and its partner organisations. The work assessed options for procuring and investing in renewable electricity generation through PPAs and related commercial structures. It reviewed future electricity demand, partner requirements, procurement models and routes to market, with the aim of supporting decarbonisation of public sector electricity consumption and improving long-term price certainty. The expected outputs were a roadmap and recommendations for scalable renewable electricity procurement arrangements. This is a consultancy and research service, classified under research and development consultancy services. Delivery covered GMCA and its partners across the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and one supplier was awarded the single lot: OREZ LTD. The route was a below-threshold limited competition using a three-quote process under the Procurement Act 2023 and the authority’s constitution. The contract was signed on 19 March 2025, with a contract period from 20 April 2025 to 20 September 2025. Its value was £26,700 excluding VAT, or £32,040 including VAT. The selected supplier was OREZ LTD. The requirement concerned strategic advice on PPA options, renewable generation investment, electricity demand, partner needs, commercial structures, procurement models and routes to market. The completed outcome was a roadmap with supporting recommendations for future renewable electricity procurement.

This procurement demonstrates demand from Greater Manchester Combined Authority for specialist advisory support linking renewable electricity, public-sector energy demand and commercial procurement. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would need credible experience in Power Purchase Agreements, renewable electricity generation and investment options, energy-market routes to market, and public-sector procurement strategy. They would also need to turn analysis of demand and partner requirements into practical commercial structures and a scalable delivery roadmap. The successful supplier was an SME consultancy, indicating that this type of strategic assignment can suit a focused specialist rather than only a large corporate provider. Relevant evidence would include clear advice on decarbonisation, long-term price certainty and collaborative arrangements across public-sector organisations.

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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
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All Stages
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
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 LTD

Further Information

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