Award

The Conversion of a Free Issue Chassis Base Vehicle

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The contract involves the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, headquartered in Manchester, awarding a specialist conversion service for a free issue chassis base vehicle. Under the tender titled "The Conversion of a Free Issue Chassis Base Vehicle," the procurement falls within the industry category of fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. The process has reached the award stage as of 18th February 2026, with the contract commencing on the same day and set to conclude by 1st April 2026. The project is classified as below threshold, with no explicit procurement method disclosed, and involves services within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle conversions, particularly SMEs with expertise in fleet services. Companies with capabilities in transforming and customising vehicles to meet specific technical specifications will find this tender suitable. The main supplier awarded this contract is ENDGRAIN CNC LIMITED, a company based in Lydney, well-aligned with the service requirements outlined by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the conversion process. Such procurement processes enable businesses to expand their portfolio by engaging in public sector projects and establish themselves within the competitive landscape of fleet services.

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Notice Title

The Conversion of a Free Issue Chassis Base Vehicle

Notice Description

The Specialist Conversion of a Free Issue Chassis Base Vehicle IN TO CVU - M - VAN AS PER GMP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014620-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,739 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christopher.garner@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

ENDGRAIN CNC

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