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# GMCA 2171 Strategic Environmental Assessment

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gmca-2171-strategic-environmental-assessment-ocds-h6vhtk-07b413). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) - Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is undertaking an expression of interest for the following: The SEA will be required as part of this work, to identify any environmental effects as a result of implementing the plan, and any reasonable alternatives. The timetable for the GMJMWP is to be agreed but, under transitional arrangements set out in the 2026 Regulations, the 10 authorities are required to give notice of commencement of plan making before 31st December 2026 and to pass through Gateway 1 by 30th April 2027.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority-ons-e47000001)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction, Environmental issues consultancy services, Environmental planning
- **Delivery Location:** UKD
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gmca-2171-strategic-environmental-assessment-ocds-h6vhtk-07b413#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07b413`

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## Description
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) - Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is undertaking an expression of interest for the following:
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to support the forthcoming Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan (GMJMWP).
The 10 Greater Manchester authorities (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) are working together to produce the Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan. This will be a single plan to replace the existing Minerals Plan and Waste Plan, which were adopted in 2013 and 2012 respectively. The plan will be developed working in partnership with local authorities and a specialist third-party and will be produced in line with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning)(England) Regulations 2026 under the new plan-making system. The SEA will be required as part of this work, to identify any environmental effects as a result of implementing the plan, and any reasonable alternatives. The timetable for the GMJMWP is to be agreed but, under transitional arrangements set out in the 2026 Regulations, the 10 authorities are required to give notice of commencement of plan making before 31st December 2026 and to pass through Gateway 1 by 30th April 2027.
The proposed commission comprises the following activities:
- Strategic Environmental Assessment for Greater Manchester Joint Minerals and Waste Plan
- Preparation and consultation on the scope and level of detail of the SEA Environmental Report. This will run at the same time as the consultation on the proposed minerals and waste plan content and evidence.
- Preparation and consultation on the proposed SEA Environmental Report. This will run at the same time as the as consultation on the proposed minerals and waste plan.
- Review and finalise SEA Environmental Report prior to ‘Gateway 3’.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 90711400, 90712000, 90713000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 01/02/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F105209-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-05T13:36:05.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-06T10:43:41.381Z
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