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

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:35

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Award

14 Apr 2022 at 19:01

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Tender

14 Sep 2021 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision and ongoing maintenance of Water Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of the North West Fire and Rescue Services. This tender, classified under the CPV code "Special clothing and accessories," falls within the goods category and covers locations across the North West of the UK including Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside. The tender encompasses various lots such as Dry Suits, Buoyancy Aids, and Life Jackets, among others, with a significant deadline extension to 28th August 2026. Initially commenced with an open procedure, it has reached the tender update stage as of February 2026, indicating ongoing opportunities for suppliers to engage with this substantial contract.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and maintenance of protective clothing and accessories, particularly those supplying bespoke water rescue equipment. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality goods and reliable maintenance services are well-suited to this procurement opportunity. With the framework being open to accept multiple suppliers, including those who cater to regional and possibly national fire services, there is substantial scope for business growth. Large enterprises, like Safequip Ltd, have demonstrated success in this domain, and others in similar industries have the potential to thrive by participating in this procurement process, given its large scale and extended engagement timeline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

A framework for the provision and maintenance of Water Rescue PPE. The framework is split into Lots as detailed below:- Lot 1 - Dry suits i) Non Breathable; ii) Breathable Lot 2 - Buoyancy Aids / Personal Floatation Devices Lot 3 - Life Jackets Lot 4 - Thermal under suits Lot 5 - Water Rescue Boots Lot 6 - Flood Suits Lot 7 - Maintenance, Repairs and Testing of Water Rescue PPE

Lot Information

Dry Suits

Supply and Delivery of Water Rescue PPE - Dry Suits as detailed in the specification within the Invitation to Tender documents

Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend.

Buoyancy Aid / Personal Floatation Device

Buoyancy Aid / Personal Floatation Device

Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend.

Life Jackets

Life Jackets

Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend.

Thermal Under Suits

Thermal Under Suits

Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend.

Water Rescue Safety Boots

Water Rescue Safety Boots

Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend.

Flood Suits

Flood Suits

Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend.

Maintenance, Repairs & Servicing of Water Rescue PPE

Maintenance, Repairs & Servicing of Water Rescue PPE

Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e077
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18200000 - Outerwear

18300000 - Garments

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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