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SUpport and Maintenance of Backup Generators

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Sep 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for supporting and maintaining backup generators for Greater Manchester Police. The contract, valued at £75,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 13 August 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31 March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct contracting through GMP’s exemption process in accordance with Contract Standing Orders, which allows for award without competition due to the below-threshold value. The awarded contract involves providing planned preventative maintenance and repair services for 22 generator sets and associated automatic transfer switches. This procurement falls under public authority categorisation for the sub-central government level in the UK, specifically within the region of Greater Manchester.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in generator maintenance and similar technical services. Firms operating as SMEs could find opportunities to expand their portfolio through such partnerships with governmental bodies, leveraging their specialised skill sets and niche expertise. Given the direct procurement method employed in this contract, businesses with established relationships or demonstrable past experience working with public authorities might be well-positioned to compete for future similar opportunities as exemptions provide expedited access to contracts without the need for extensive competition.

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Notice Title

SUpport and Maintenance of Backup Generators

Notice Description

To provide all planned preventative maintenance, repairs and reactive works to the 22No generating sets and associated automatic transfer switches (ASCO) while a tender is completed. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059634-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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@gmp.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

PHAROS GENERATOR SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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