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title: "Utilities - Gas and Electric"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051164"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Utilities - Gas and Electric

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051164

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is planning a procurement process for utilities, focusing on gas and electricity services for Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The contract falls under the 'goods' category within the utilities special regime and is associated with the CPV codes for gaseous fuels and electricity. This procurement is at the planning stage, with the process expected to initiate in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with engagement opportunities anticipated to begin on 12th January 2026. The procurement is part of the Police Efficiency and Collaboration Programme and involves a review by Bluelight Commercial.

Businesses involved in the supply or management of utilities, particularly those experienced with public authority contracts, will find this procurement opportunity conducive for growth. Companies proficient in energy supplies and those familiar with the Crown Commercial Services framework might gain a competitive edge. The procurement process will involve market engagement, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their reach within public sector contracting. Participation through the 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, is encouraged, providing a streamlined approach for businesses to compete in this key industry segment.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for Utilities - Gas and Electric, A1173. The contract will provide the gas and electricity services required across the GMP estate. As utility contracts tend to have specific dates by which to stay "as is" or register for a new scheme with the same provider, GMP periodically reviews the current contract and available alternatives. The current contract uses a Crown Commercial Services framework for the purchase of gas and electricity, namely the V30 plan. Any new contract will need to allow for the advance purchases that are made through this plan. As part of the Police Efficiency and Collaboration Programme, Bluelight Commercial (BLC) are currently looking at the category of utility contracts. GMP will consider the outputs of the BLC review as part of its decision making process. It is anticipated that the procurement process, including any appropriate market engagement, will commence in quarter 3 of the 2025/2026 financial year. As a general point of information, any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence. https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include in the header.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020633-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09120000 - Gaseous fuels
- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 15:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020633-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020633-2025
  12th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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