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title: "GMCA 1265.3 Consultancy Services relating to Energy Storage"
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# GMCA 1265.3 Consultancy Services relating to Energy Storage

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-591c8256-4239-4e69-9c8d-2c17ad97e888

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## Summary

The government consultancy contract titled "GMCA 1265.3 Consultancy Services relating to Energy Storage" is spearheaded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. It aims to evaluate the potential for battery storage within the GM region from a systematic and regional public sector standpoint. This contract, valued at £99,000, falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and is set to conclude on 15th April 2026. The procurement process was conducted as a mini competition under the Local Net Zero Accelerator Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract commenced on 9th October 2025, with award status as active, marking its current stage in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services within the energy sector, particularly those proficient in battery storage solutions. Businesses that can contribute to a portfolio-level techno-economic analysis and have expertise in consultancy for research and development services are well-suited to competing in such bids. With the Greater Manchester Combined Authority as the buyer and Environmental Resources Management Limited as the supplier, this contract underscores potential business collaborations within the UK's energy consultancy industry landscape.

## Notice

Consultancy services to undertake a study into the potential for battery storage in the GM region. Specifically, what is likely to be needed from a system perspective, and what role the region (and the public sector) may play in delivering this capacity. Contract duration of six months. Market engagement took place in late 2024 / early 2025. Procurement (mini competition) took place through Local Net Zero Accelerator (Finance Support Service) Dynamic Purchasing System. Hosted on CPCA Procontract Portal via Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority. Lot: Consultancy Service | Portfolio-Level Techno-Economic Analysis 34.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46971dc1-19c6-40a2-9759-a0bdceb39e7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46971dc1-19c6-40a2-9759-a0bdceb39e7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46971dc1-19c6-40a2-9759-a0bdceb39e7b
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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