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Stock Items for Radio Repairs

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Sep 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

In a contract awarded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police, RS Components Ltd has been selected to supply stock items essential for radio repairs and maintenance within radio workshops. This procurement pertains to the industry category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" and involves goods. The procurement method was direct, carried out below threshold without competition, adhering to GMP Contract Standing Orders. The contract, valued at £180,000 with a gross amount of £216,000, was signed on 24 March 2025 and is active from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. The delivery location is in the UK Northwest region, specifically UKD3.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for those in the communication equipment supply sector, particularly large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling demands for radio repair stock items. Businesses well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities are those with expertise in telecommunications equipment and a proven track record of efficiently delivering high-quality goods. Given the use of direct procurement and the focus on highly specific needs, businesses that can provide tailored and reliable solutions in a timely manner are likely to benefit from such engagements.

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Notice Title

Stock Items for Radio Repairs

Notice Description

Stock items required for Radio Workshops to carry out duties in relation to the maintenance and servicing of radios/mobiles. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The value includes some historic spend that was on the exemption. 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-05a287
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059877-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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@gmp.police.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

RS COMPONENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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