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Firearms Officer Kit

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Sep 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, pertains to the supply of firearms officer kits under the contract titled "Firearms Officer Kit." The industry category for this contract is goods, specifically classified under clothing and accessories for law enforcement use. The purchasing authority is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, deemed below threshold, and without competition, as per the exemption process of the Greater Manchester Police Contract Standing Orders. The contract, now in the award stage, was signed on 28th March 2025 with a completion timeline extending to 31st March 2026 and a total value of £22,920. The award was completed with Tactical Kit, a recognised supplier based in Peterborough.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for small and medium enterprises in the supply of specialised law enforcement gear, given its direct procurement process designed for focused and specialised supply needs. Companies within the clothing, accessories, and tactical gear sectors, particularly those offering innovative or bespoke solutions, are well-suited to participate in such exemptions under public authority requirements. There is potential for business growth with such tenders by engaging in contracts that require speciality items tailored for public safety and law enforcement functions.

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Notice Title

Firearms Officer Kit

Notice Description

Items for Firearms Officers not held by central stores including eye protection, carbine slings, QD mounts (to attach sling to carbine), gloves. Value based on projected spend. 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-05a3cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060412-2025
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 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

TACTICAL KIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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