---
title: "GMCA1935 Northern Arc development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06863c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# GMCA1935 Northern Arc development

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06863c

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for a consultancy service titled "GMCA1935 Northern Arc development," aimed at developing the evidence base for digital and life sciences clusters across Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, and Cheshire & Warrington. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold, without competition. Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting as the buyer, secured services from METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, based in London. The contract was signed on 27 February 2026 and remains active, with completion due by 27 May 2026. This initiative falls within the category of services, specifically targeting research and development consultancy, and reflects sub-central government operations in the UK. The legal basis for this process falls under UK legislation ID 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, especially those specialising in research and development within the digital and life sciences sectors. METRO DYNAMICS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, represents the type of business ideally equipped to compete for similar procurement opportunities, given their established expertise and industry focus. Companies looking to engage with public authorities on projects developing regional clusters may find continued opportunities for collaboration and growth. This contract not only reinforces the strategic importance of the Greater Manchester area but also highlights potential growth for business entities capable of supporting digital and life sciences infrastructure development.

## Notice

Consultancy to develop the evidence base for the digital and life sciences cluster that exist across Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region and Cheshire & Warrington

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035592-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 27 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | METRO DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035592-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035592-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metrodynamics.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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