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Firearms training and operational equipment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Nov 2025 at 09:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Firearms training and operational equipment" has been awarded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to support Greater Manchester Police. Situated at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, the authority represents a Public authority - sub-central government entity. The procurement, completed as a direct award under GMP's exemption process, falls under the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The process employed a below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract commenced on 17 May 2025 and extends until 31 March 2027, involving an active supplier, POINT SOUTH LIMITED, based in Emsworth, aimed at addressing the specific requirements of GMP firearms officers and CTFSO.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the security and defence sector. Businesses with capabilities in supplying firearms training and operational equipment would find a significant opportunity to showcase their expertise by aligning with such government contracts. As evident by the awardee POINT SOUTH LIMITED, SMEs stand a favourable chance in this direct procurement environment, leveraging niche expertise against larger competitors. Engaging in similar contracts provides avenues for developing strong public sector relationships and increasing market credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firearms training and operational equipment

Notice Description

Firearms training and operational items for GMP firearms officers and the CTFSO. 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-05dd46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072253-2025
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

POINT SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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