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Comms Room Cooling Replacement Works

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting as the buyer, concluded a procurement process titled "Comms Room Cooling Replacement Works" in the category of electrical installation work, specifically targeting the replacement of air-conditioning cooling systems for comms rooms vital to Greater Manchester Police's operations. The procurement method was limited, following an award procedure without prior publication of a competition call, and it falls outside the scope of certain directive applications. The award stage was completed with the contract signed on 23 February 2026, marking the project's active status. The procurement location is within the UKD3 region, and the regulated below threshold works contract was initially cancelled. The procurement's legal basis is tied to directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Particularly, small to medium enterprises such as Oasis Air Conditioning Ltd, which secured the contract valued at £337,000, could anticipate growth and expansion in the public sector. Given the mission-critical nature of the cooling systems in 24/7 operational communications rooms, businesses with experience in reliable and efficient system replacements would be well-positioned for such contracts. The focus on regulated below threshold works and limited competition suggests that smaller firms with specialised expertise may thrive, while assisting the Greater Manchester Police in maintaining essential operations.

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Notice Title

Comms Room Cooling Replacement Works

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Police (GMP/ The Authority) have multiple sites across their estate requiring the replacement of ageing or poor condition existing DX split-system air-conditioning cooling systems serving communications (comms) rooms. The Comms Rooms house critical IT and communications equipment that must remain operational 24/7, the provision of cooling to the spaces is mission critical to the force and various aspects of their operations.

Procurement Information

Regulated below threshold works contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024409-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£337,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OASIS AIR CONDITIONING

Further Information

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