Tender

GMCA 258 - REST FACILITIES FOR FIREFIGHTERS (Fixed and Foldable Beds as per GMCA specifications)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

01 Feb 2021 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is initiating a tender for the provision of rest facilities for firefighters, specifically seeking fixed and foldable beds that comply with GMCA specifications. The procurement process falls under the 'goods' category and is classified as an open procedure. This tender was published on 1st February 2021, with a submission deadline of 22nd February 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 4th May 2021 and will last until 4th April 2023, focusing on the delivery of approximately 240 beds to fire stations in the North West region of England.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in furniture manufacturing or supply, with a focus on items that meet specific safety and usability standards. Businesses with expertise in producing durable and easy-to-maintain products would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on providing a solution that caters to the diverse needs of the workforce also opens the door for innovative design proposals that prioritise functionality and comfort.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 258 - REST FACILITIES FOR FIREFIGHTERS (Fixed and Foldable Beds as per GMCA specifications)

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined GMCA are seeking proposals from suitably qualified providers for the provision of:- Rest Facilities for Firefighters which meets the following Output Specification:- Output Specification requirements for Rest Facility for Firefighters Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) are looking to replace the current rest facility provided for use on Whole time fire stations. These rest facilities are utilised by operational fire crews during the allocated rest period of the night shift. 1. Will meet the 122 PUWER 1998 Approved Code of Practice and guidance 2. Will meet the 124 Workplace regulations 1992 Approved Code of Practice and guidance 3. Will fully meet the requirements of BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 4. Will be fit for purpose for up to 7 hours continuous use 5. Will be appropriate for all of our workforce, regardless of age, gender, body size or body shape, working opposing shift patterns 6. Will be easy to maintain 7. Will be easy to clean 8. Will be operable by one person 9. Will be robust in relation to points 3 - 7 10. Will require very little training to use 11. Will be provided with a manufacturer's warranty Following a market engagement event in August 2019, GMFRS considered a number of possible types of options/solutions and decided that the use of beds would best meet our requirements for the Rest Facilities. Due to the varying availability of space on Fire Station premises, it was decided that 2 bed types would be required; 1) Fixed freestanding metal based bed, 2) Foldable bed. There will be an initial requirement for approximately 240 beds which will be a mixture of both option 1 and option 2, however exact numbers of each are not yet known. GMFRS Specification in Section 4 of the ITT document for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe60ac7e-bb47-44de-8afe-e11d9519e835
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 4 Apr 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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