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WATER RESCUE PPE PLUS THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS OF WATER RESCUE PPE

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 09:47

Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Sep 2021 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of North West Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS's) has embarked on a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of Water Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This award stage, marked by the signing of a contract on 28th February 2022, finalises the agreement with Safequip Ltd for a contract period from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2026. The procurement, classified under "Outerwear" and related categories, involves multiple locations including Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man. This open procedure has a total contract value of £1,000,973 with significant importance given to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as suitable contenders.

This tender represents an essential opportunity for businesses specializing in protective gear and PPE maintenance, especially those based in or capable of servicing the specified UK locations. By aligning with such a sizable and diverse contract, companies can strengthen their portfolio and build lasting relationships with public safety organisations. The framework’s broad scope, open to all qualified UK Fire and Rescue Services upon agreement, further enhances the business potential, inviting capable suppliers to expand their operations while contributing to critical public safety needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WATER RESCUE PPE PLUS THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS OF WATER RESCUE PPE

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of North West Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS's) are seeking proposals from suitably qualified providers for the provision of:- Water Rescue PPE plus the ongoing Maintenance and Repairs of Water Rescue PPE to the North West Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS's), namely:- Cheshire Cumbria Greater Manchester Lancashire Merseyside Northern Ireland Isle of Man Manchester Airport In addition to the above named Services, the framework will be made available for any other UK Fire and Rescue Service, (please follow this link for details: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services to utilise as required subject to prior agreement with Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the successful provider(s). It is the intention of GMCA to set up a framework agreement for the items being sought in this tender. The requirements are split into 7 Lots., further details are available in the tender documentation which can be accessed via The Chest, (Chest Ref: DN568419) www.the-chest.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5a0dee2-2369-42df-b40b-785a0b6512ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc63152-6708-4666-9a94-9d8353b85958
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18200000 - Outerwear

18300000 - Garments

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

18800000 - Footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,973 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 4-5 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFEQUIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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