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GMCA 1369 Smoke Alarms

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1369 Smoke Alarms" contract, managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, has been completed. This direct award was executed using the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service framework for the period 2025-2029. The procurement focused on the supply of fire-alarm systems, with additional classifications in security equipment and alarm-monitoring services. The contract, valued at £1,048,884, is for goods delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically in England, spanning from 31st July 2025 to 31st May 2029. The supplier awarded this contract is Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd. The procurement method used was a direct award, completed with the highest scoring supplier who best met the set criteria.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in fire safety and security equipment, as well as suppliers of alarm-monitoring services. Companies operating in these sectors can benefit by aligning themselves with frameworks like the one used in this process to expand their portfolio and gain access to large-scale public projects. Businesses capable of delivering specialized fire alarm systems and related services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders, fostering growth in these niche markets through reliable public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1369 Smoke Alarms

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service wants to Direct Award via the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service framework Smoke Alarms framework 2025 - 2029 with the aim that Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service can direct call off from the WMFRS framework with the successful supplier, highest scoring supplier who can best meet GMFRS's defined criteria

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89525817-e45b-40d0-add1-51583b992d31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d746bc5-e9d6-4ee1-ad96-c335735cd3ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35121000 - Security equipment

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,048,884 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,048,884 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBLITZ EXTINGUISHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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