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GMCA 1043 2 x High Reachable Turret Vehicles (HRET)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Mar 2026 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the provision of two High Reachable Turret Vehicles (HRET) tailored to meet the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's fleet specifications. Categorised under firefighting vehicles, this contract falls within the goods procurement category. The process was carried out using a restricted procedure via the YPO portal. The tender began with a selective approach, where only qualified suppliers were invited to participate. The contract, awarded to Emergency One UK Limited, spans from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2028, with an optional three-month extension in case of delays. The total cost is valued at £1,317,498, excluding VAT. The award date was on 24th June 2025, marking a significant step in bolstering firefighting capabilities within England.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the specialist vehicle manufacturing sector. The procurement's selective nature and predefined specifications suggest a competitive advantage for enterprises with experience in producing customised firefighting apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to engage with tenders of this nature, owing to the buyer's suitability criteria favouring such entities. Companies possessing a track record in custom vehicle solutions, particularly in firefighting equipment, will find this procurement a desirable opportunity to expand their market presence, particularly within the United Kingdom. Collaborations with large-scale suppliers, like Emergency One UK Limited, who have successfully secured this contract, could also be explored for partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1043 2 x High Reachable Turret Vehicles (HRET)

Notice Description

To provide an ongoing agreement for the provision of 2 x HRET Vehicles which meet the requirements for GMFRS's fleet and agreed specification. Total Cost for 2 x Base Specification HRET Appliances - PS1,239,900 (Ex VAT). Total Costed Options Value for 2 HRET Appliances PS77,598.00 (Ex VAT) Additional priced extras. Maximum Contract Value - Base price plus all costed options per vehicle: PS1,317,498 (Ex VAT). Optional 3 month extension available if there are any delays. There will be no further cost for this extension. Route to Market = A further competition was published via restricted process via YPO on their The Chest procurement portal to all suppliers under Ref: 1170 Purchase Lease and Hire of Specialist Vehicles (Lot 17 and Lot 18).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5b8f48-ed15-49d1-9c97-8c0a9a804aa0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,317,498 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,317,498 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERGENCY ONE

Further Information

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