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title: "GMCA 1810 Consultancy for PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) pathfinder support - PPA for GMCA and partners"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d34d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# GMCA 1810 Consultancy for PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) pathfinder support - PPA for GMCA and partners

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d34d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, involving a strategic advisory project titled "GMCA 1810 Consultancy for PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) pathfinder support," has reached the award stage. This project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with the objective to aid in decarbonising public sector electricity consumption through renewable electricity procurement. The procurement method employed was a limited competition under a below-threshold procurement, executed using a 3 Quote Process. Notably, key services are targeted within the United Kingdom, with the contract being active from 20th April 2025 to 20th September 2025. The tender is now in the contract completion phase as of the most recent update on 24th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy and strategic advisory roles. SMEs like OREZ LTD, who have been awarded the contract, stand to benefit considerably, indicating a conducive environment for small and medium enterprises to compete. The opportunity is particularly appealing for businesses that can provide innovative solutions for public sector energy needs and sustainable electricity consumption models, fostering secure growth for companies in the renewable energy consultancy industry.

## Notice

GMCA commissioned strategic advisory support to assess options for procuring and investing in renewable electricity generation through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and related commercial structures. The work reviewed future electricity demand, partner requirements, procurement models, and routes to market to support the decarbonisation of public sector electricity consumption and improve long-term price certainty. The outcome was a roadmap and supporting recommendations for developing scalable renewable electricity procurement arrangements across GMCA and its partner organisations. Route to Market = 3 Quote Process in line with the PA23 Regulations and Constitution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070313-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,700 |

## 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 | OREZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070313-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070313-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orez.consulting
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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