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# GMCA1677 Wigan CFAS Solar PV And Optional Battery Storage

Buyer: THE GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61d799b3-d072-4a16-a62b-f639ba3ba4cb

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## Summary

The public procurement process for 'GMCA1677 Wigan CFAS Solar PV and Optional Battery Storage' is overseen by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located in Manchester, England. This contract falls under the building installation work category and pertains to renewable energy enhancements at the Wigan Community Fire and Ambulance Station. The procurement method is a selective approach via a call-off from the NHS SBS Decarbonisation of Estates Framework. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been finalised with Carbon3 Ltd, an SME, on 14th January 2026, with expectations that all works be completed by 31st March 2026. The initiative is driven by the ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2038, with the project funded by Great British Energy through the Mayoral Renewables Fund.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable building technologies and green energy solutions. It is ideal for companies experienced in the installation of solar photovoltaic systems and energy storage solutions, particularly those capable of undertaking design and build contracts compliant with JCT Contracted Design arrangements. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete given the procurement's suitability requirements, allowing them to leverage their innovative capacities and contribute to the region's decarbonisation efforts. This contract offers a notable opportunity to engage in renewable energy projects pivotal for driving business growth and enhancing green credentials within the industry.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority declared a climate change emergency in 2019 and continues to progress towards the ambition of achieving carbon neutrality by 2038. A key element in achieving this ambition is to continue investing in renewable technologies to reduce reliance on grid electricity and generating electricity from renewable sources. Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been successful in securing grant funding from Great British Energy via the Mayoral Renewables Fund to deliver a solar photovoltaic (PV) system and an optional addition of a battery storage system at Wigan Community Fire and Ambulance Station. The bid was developed from findings from a low carbon feasibility survey covering whole building decarbonisation for the site which identified that the building may benefit from the installation of an additional solar PV system to the existing solar PV system and the integration of a battery storage system. The project is expected to be delivered in a staged manner. The project has a feasibility survey completed but the first stage of the project will require a roof condition survey and a structural assessment to be completed (stage 1) in order to ensure the roof has sufficient integrity to hold the solar PV system. Upon completion of the surveys and receipt of the reports, Greater Manchester Combined Authority shall confirm whether the project is to progress to the next stage (stage 2). Stage 2 will focus upon the full design of the solar PV system plus the design of an optional addition of an integrated battery storage system along with the identification of a relevant supply chain. Upon receipt of the design documents at the end of stage 2, Greater Manchester Combined Authority will make a decision on whether the project shall proceed to stage 3 which shall be the installation and commissioning of the system. For clarity, Greater Manchester Combined Authority may take the ecision to not proceed from design stage to install but may also take the decision whether to proceed with either the additional solar PV system only or the additional solar PV system and the optional addition of the battery storage system. The solar PV and optional addition of a battery storage system at Wigan Community Fire and Ambulance Station is expected to be delivered under a Design and Build Contract (JCT Contracted Design arrangement) and will require the successful bidder to undertake the design (including all related survey activity), supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a roof mounted solar PV system and, if Greater Manchester Combined Authority decide to progress, an externally located battery storage system (optional addition). The project is funded by Great British Energy via the Mayoral Renewables Fund and a key grant funding criteria is that the scheme must be fully completed by 31st March 2026. This further competition was a call off via the NHS SBS Decarbonisation of Estates Framework (Reference: SBS10504).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbed016-d322-40be-b6d6-c9a585c4c9c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,694 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,694 |
| 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 | THE 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARBON3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45300000 - Building installation work

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbed016-d322-40be-b6d6-c9a585c4c9c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbed016-d322-40be-b6d6-c9a585c4c9c8
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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