Award

GMCA 577b.1 Rest Works Whitehill Fire Station

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the project titled "GMCA 577b.1 Rest Works Whitehill Fire Station," focusing on fire station construction work within the UK. The procurement stage reached completion with the award being active as of 14th July 2025. The project involved creating four bedrooms, including walls, ceilings, alterations, and fire doors at the Whitehill Community Fire Station. The procurement employed a limited method due to its below-threshold status, ensuring a focused competition. The contract period spanned from 12th May 2025 to 12th June 2025 with a gross contract value of £58,056.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in small to medium-scale construction projects, particularly those with expertise in public buildings and fire station infrastructure. PARR Facilities Management Limited, a Belfast-based SME, was the awarded supplier, indicating the project's suitability for facilities management companies with experience in similar works. The opportunity could serve as a stepping stone for other SMEs in the construction industry to compete for similar contracts with public authorities, especially those with capabilities to deliver specialised construction requirements within the fire and safety sectors.

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Notice Title

GMCA 577b.1 Rest Works Whitehill Fire Station

Notice Description

Works to create 4no. bedrooms including walls, ceilings, alternations and fire doors at Whitehill Community Fire Station.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039539-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45216121 - Fire station construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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