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GMCA 1316 Underwater Sonar Equipment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Jul 2025 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, representing the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of underwater sonar equipment. This contract, titled "GMCA 1316 Underwater Sonar Equipment", falls under the goods category of security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment with CPV classification 35000000. The procurement was conducted using the "Below threshold - without competition" method and awarded to Sarsub Limited on 2nd June 2025. The contract period spans from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2028 and is valued at £62,883.20 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in safety and defence equipment, to enhance their business portfolio and expand their reach within public sector projects. The contract indicates a framework without competition, emphasising the importance for businesses to actively engage and network with public authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for potential future opportunities. Companies that can offer innovative and high-quality goods relevant to public safety tasks would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Such engagements could pave the way for sustained collaboration with government bodies and access to broader public market sectors.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1316 Underwater Sonar Equipment

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is looking to procure an underwater sonar equipment to be used in water rescue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043002-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,883 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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

SARSUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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