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title: "GMCA 1457 Project Quarry - Legal"
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# GMCA 1457 Project Quarry - Legal

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563df

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "GMCA 1457 Project Quarry - Legal" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a sub-central government authority situated in Manchester. The procurement focuses on providing legal advisory services related to the development of a new 'sports quarter' near Old Trafford, which involves the potential relocation of Freightliner UK. The project falls under the industry category of legal advisory services, with Ashurst LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, being awarded the contract. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract officially signed on 28th March 2025 and active from 3rd April 2025 to 2nd October 2025. The procurement method used was below threshold with limited competition, signifying some restriction in supplier engagement.

This tender represents robust opportunities for legal firms seeking to provide advisory services in significant infrastructure projects. Business growth potential exists for companies adept in handling complex transactions, providing structuring advice, and managing extensive contractual negotiations. Firms with expertise in public sector investment, due diligence, and securing transaction protections are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this kind of project can enhance a firm's portfolio in the public authority domain and contribute to future bids involving large urban transformation and public sector initiatives.

## Notice

This Request for Quotation is related to the development of a new 'sports quarter' in and around Old Trafford, which has the potential to be one of the largest urban transformation projects delivered in Europe over the next decade. More detail on the background to this project and progress on the programme as a whole is provided in the Background Information section. This Request for Quotation relates specifically to legal support in connection with the potential relocation of Freightliner UK from Trafford Park to ILP North, 'Parkside', known as Project Quarry. The appointed legal advisors will provide advice and guidance on the proposals as they currently stand and as they develop, as well as leading on the preparation, negotiation and completion of all transaction documentation, including management of the satisfaction of Conditions Precedent generally and advising on the satisfaction of relevant Conditions Precedent. The following does not purport to be an exhaustive statement of the services the appointed legal advisors will be required to provide, on the basis that parties invited to put forward proposals are expected to recognise the scope of work required to execute transactions of this nature and set this out in their proposals. However, we anticipate the service provided will include: - Advice on structuring the necessary transactions - Drafting specific agreements and negotiating terms with other parties - Advice on the potential for public sector investment including subsidy control advice and advice on potential guarantee and security arrangements - Securing appropriate protections to minimise risk - Ensuring that there is a clear understanding of the inter-relationship between all of the associated transactions including who needs to deliver what and by when - Advising on the implications of associated transactions for GMCA and Trafford Council and ensuring that GMCA and Trafford Council are adequately protected by the arrangements in place - Due diligence The adviser will receive all instructions from GMCA and Trafford Council as the client.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042032-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042032-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042032-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ashurst.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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