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title: "GMCA 1147.1 Call off Biowaste Framework"
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# GMCA 1147.1 Call off Biowaste Framework

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66cf0804-705c-4ac8-98b7-09ad3dc71dcb

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has successfully completed the procurement process for its biowaste treatment framework titled "GMCA 1147.1 Call off Biowaste Framework". The initiative, classified under the composting services industry (CPV code: 77120000), focuses on securing treatment facilities in England for co-mingled food and garden biowaste. The procurement, valued at approximately £17.5 million, progressed through a selective method involving a restricted procedure, reaching the award stage with key contracts commencing on 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2029. The tender period concluded on 25th July 2025.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with capabilities in operating accredited in-vessel composting plants and other regulated biowaste treatment facilities. The framework is designed to enable the GMCA to contract a multi-supplier base, providing smaller, competitive packages via mini-tenders. This structure not only facilitates business growth for capable suppliers like Biowise Limited and Ryedale Organics Ltd but also supports local economic development by potentially increasing SME and VCSE participation within the sector. The successful participation in such frameworks can result in long-term contractual stability and can pave the way for higher capacity handling and treatment advancements.

## Notice

In March 2024 GMCA approved the Biowaste Management Strategy . One strand of that strategy was to secure capacity for the treatment of Biowaste from April 2026. GMCA was asked to: 1. Approve the commencement of the procurement process for biowaste treatment contracts for the period June 2026 to March 2034. 2. Delegate authority to the GMCA Head of Paid Service in consultation with the GMCA Treasurer and the Portfolio Lead for Green Cities to approve the award of contracts under the biowaste framework. 3. Delegate authority to the GMCA Monitoring Officer to complete all necessary legal agreements for the Biowaste treatment contracts. 4. Approve the market testing exercise as set out in the biowaste strategy at section 4.0. In the spring of 2025, the process to procure Framework contractors began (GMCA 1147). This invitation elicited responses from companies offering the use of nine facilities nationally. All of the companies achieved the standard required to be placed on to the Framework (these being associated with having the necessary permits and permissions for operating regulated facilities and compliance with GMCA requirements).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fc8db2-a617-45c2-8358-f6a9f6ceeb82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,458,486 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BIFFA WASTE SERVICES; BIOWISE LIMITED T/A WASTEWISE; BIOWISE LTD (T/A WASTEWISE; BROSTERS; COUNTRYSTYLE GROUP; RESOURCE RECYCLING SOLUTIONS; RYEDALE ORGANICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77120000 - Composting services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fc8db2-a617-45c2-8358-f6a9f6ceeb82
- 1 Aug 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a43530-c290-497d-a943-78580f952724
- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9f13e4-a4e7-411f-a1df-b68c93639b28
- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9564560-45b3-4223-8d51-a363dd4d02c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fc8db2-a617-45c2-8358-f6a9f6ceeb82
  30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a43530-c290-497d-a943-78580f952724
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9f13e4-a4e7-411f-a1df-b68c93639b28
  26th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9564560-45b3-4223-8d51-a363dd4d02c9
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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