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GMCA 1060 Automated Electronic Defibrilators

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of Automated Electronic Defibrillators. The tender, titled "GMCA 1060 Automated Electronic Defibrilators," was in the goods category, aligned with medical equipment and care products, and employed a limited competition procurement method below the threshold. Located in Manchester, UK, the contract was awarded to IMPERATIVE TRAINING LTD, an SME based in Manchester, for the delivery of defibrillators across the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £46,800 excluding VAT, was signed on 17th April 2026 and is active until 18th May 2026.

This procurement offers a growth opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those dealing with the manufacturing and supply of high-demand life-saving devices like defibrillators. Companies similar to IMPERATIVE TRAINING LTD, which specialise as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), stand a good chance in such limited competition tenders. The procurement could pave the way for business expansion by establishing presence in crucial public-sector contracts, providing a platform to showcase expertise and build credibility in supplying essential medical equipment across regions in the UK.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1060 Automated Electronic Defibrilators

Notice Description

Procurement of Automated Electronic Defibrillators

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068810
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036402-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 18 May 2026 1-6 months
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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPERATIVE TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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