Planning

GMCA 1452 Repair and Maintenance of PPE (Laundry)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 May 2025 at 15:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:02

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 services for the repair and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE), primarily focused on laundry-collection services. This procurement, under the title "GMCA 1452 Repair and Maintenance of PPE (Laundry)," falls within the services category of the industry and includes potential collaboration with other North West contracting authorities. The planned contract is set to commence on 23rd September 2026 and conclude on 22nd September 2028. The process is being organised as a planned procurement with future communication notices expected to be published by 25th November 2025. The location of the contract is centralised in Manchester, UK, with the relevant authority operating as a public authority of sub-central government.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry and maintenance services to engage with public sector clients. Companies with expertise in handling PPE repair and maintenance will find this contract particularly attractive due to its collaboration scope, potentially increasing their reach and establishing partnerships with multiple North West authorities. Enterprises capable of providing comprehensive laundry-collection services with adherence to safety and quality standards stand to benefit and grow their business operations by meeting the needs of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and its partners. This procurement is ideal for businesses that can offer reliable, efficient, and scalable service solutions in line with public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1452 Repair and Maintenance of PPE (Laundry)

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are looking to procure a supplier to provide repair and maintenance services of personal protective equipment (PPE). It is expected this procurement will be a collaborative procurement with other North West contracting authorities - the details of which authorities will be included, who will lead the procurement, and the procurement process that will be conducted are yet to be determined.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026852-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 2028 2-3 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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