---
title: "GMCA1786 Chemdata Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067fbb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# GMCA1786 Chemdata Licence

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067fbb

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority recently concluded a procurement process titled "GMCA1786 Chemdata Licence," aimed at providing a reliable chemical hazard database to support efficient and safe responses to chemical incidents. The procurement, categorized under services in the engineering and IT sectors, took place in Manchester. The award stage was reached by 10 April 2026, and the contract commenced on 1 April 2026, running until 31 March 2027. This process was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, indicating a simplified procurement procedure.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in chemical database services or related IT and engineering solutions. Ricardo UK Limited, a small to medium enterprise, was successful in securing the contract, exemplifying the potential for SMEs in similar industries seeking to enhance their portfolios by collaborating with public sector authorities. Businesses with capabilities in providing technology-driven solutions and engineering services would be well-positioned to engage in such government tenders, given the demand for specialised expertise in handling chemical and IT-related projects.

## Notice

Reliable and interactive chemical hazard database that equips those responding to a chemical incident with critical, relevant and proportionate information to help them stay safe and respond efficiently

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032707-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,790 |

## 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 | RICARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 10:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032707-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032707-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ricardo.com/en

## Provenance

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