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Maintenance of Kardex Lektrievers

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Oct 2025 at 09:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Greater Manchester Combined Authority contracting Kardex Systems (UK) Limited for the maintenance of Kardex Lektrievers used in Forensic Services, located in Manchester. This service falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for moving mechanical storage facilities, requiring annual servicing to adhere to health and safety standards. The procurement has reached the award stage and was completed via a direct method without competition, falling below the threshold. The contract was signed on 6th October 2025 and spans until 5th October 2026, with a gross value of £30,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in mechanical and storage solutions. The direct procurement method indicates that businesses looking to expand without undergoing competitive tendering can benefit from such service provisions. Suppliers like Kardex Systems (UK) Limited, which is classified as a large-scale enterprise, are well-positioned in this industry category. Companies with proficiency in maintaining and servicing complex storage systems, ideally those already working within the public authority sector, would find similar procurements advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Kardex Lektrievers

Notice Description

Maintenance of Kardex Lektrievers used within Forensic Services. These are bespoke storage facilities with moving mechanical parts which require annual service plus ongoing maintenance in order to meet H&S requirements. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is 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. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069228-2025
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
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

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

KARDEX SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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