AwardedAwarded 2 February 2026
GMCA1768 Old Trafford Regeneration - Economic Impact Assessment
Greater Manchester Combined Authority · Local authority
In brief
Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded research work to Oxford Economics on 2 February 2026.
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What the notice says
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) sought to procure an expert consultancy team (or teams) to provide economic and commercial advice regarding the relocation of an intermodal freight interchange from Trafford (Greater Manchester) to St Helens (Liverpool City Region).
It was anticipated that work would expected to commence on 2nd February 2026, with interim findings reported by 27th February 2026, and final reporting delivered by 3rd April 2026.
The budget for this procurement was £50,000 and quotations were sought via a restricted, competitive process.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Economics | £50,000 | 2 February 2026 to 2 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 020491-2026
About the buyer
Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityLast 12 months
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From notice 020491-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.