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GMCA 1335 Supply and Installation of Blue Light Kits

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Sep 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves the procurement titled "GMCA 1335 Supply and Installation of Blue Light Kits." This procurement falls under the goods industry category and aims to equip emergency vehicles with specialised blue light kits. The process took place in the UK, primarily concerning the Greater Manchester region, and has reached the award and contract stages with the contract active as of 25th August 2025, running through to 24th August 2026. The procurement method was limited, indicating a below-threshold competition aimed at inviting specific suppliers, with the award date finalised on 18th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport equipment or emergency services apparatus, to expand their operations by providing essential services to a substantial public entity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Otra Limited, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete due to their agility and specialised expertise. By engaging with such procurements, businesses can not only secure financial growth but also build considerable reputational capital through association with public safety projects.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1335 Supply and Installation of Blue Light Kits

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is looking to procure a supplier to supply as well as install Emergency Blue Light Vehicle Lights into 29 vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057867-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,507 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2026 6-12 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

OTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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