Planning

GMCA 1042 Type B Fire Appliance Vehicles x 30

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

12 May 2025 at 12:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, is in the planning stage of procuring 30 Type B Fire Appliance Vehicles. The total contract value is estimated at £9,000,000, and the procurement involves the construction and delivery of these vehicles over a five-year period starting from 1st January 2026, with an option to extend until 31st December 2031. Classified under the emergency services vehicles industry category, this procurement process follows the legal framework set out by the UK Parliament Act 2023/54. This planned procurement notice was published on 12th May 2025, with further updates anticipated by 31st August 2025. The contract is intended for suppliers located within the UK, with the main focus on goods supply.

This opportunity represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to explicit suitability considerations. Companies specialising in the manufacturing of emergency service vehicles, particularly fire engines, would find this tender particularly well-matched to their expertise. This project offers substantial engagement in high-value supply chains and continuous production needs over multiple years, allowing businesses to establish or expand their presence within the public sector. Potential suppliers are encouraged to explore further details and requirements by visiting the procurement portal, The Chest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1042 Type B Fire Appliance Vehicles x 30

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are looking to procure a supplier to build 30 x Type B Fire Appliance Vehicles (pumping appliances) over the next 5 years. For further information please visit the chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0510e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020470-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

34144213 - Fire engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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