AwardedAwarded 16 September 2026
GMCA 1699 Engineering Project Manager Support for Solar Design and Build Contract Management
Greater Manchester Combined Authority · Local authority
In brief
Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded architecture and engineering and research work to Beyond Consult Ltd on 16 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £820,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 33 months, up to 45 months with extensions, starting 27 July 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
GMCA has been working with partners to identify appropriate sites for energy generation as part of our regional decarbonisation activities.
In 2023, GMCA commissioned a feasibility study to assess opportunities across the GM Waste Estate and identified 10 suitable sites for rooftop and ground-mounted solar. This presents an opportunity for GM Waste to invest and reduce their onsite power demand. However, there is significantly more solar capacity potential than these sites require creating an opportunity for export into the wider public sector estate and GMCA is interested in co-investing or procuring this power for their own use.
GMCA sought support from potential suppliers to progress this work through to delivery by providing Engineering Project Manager Support.
The project is split into 2 contingent parts as the number of sites taken forward in Part 2 for investment will depend upon the outputs from Part 1. Contract Duration: Part 1: 6-8 months, Part 2: 2 years Extension Options: Option to extend 1 year to April 2030 Maximum Contract Value.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Consult Ltd (SME) 19 bids received | £43,010 | Awarded 16 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 016058-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 032114-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 041155-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 046448-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 051023-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 088365-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 016058-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 February 2026, last updated 17 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.