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GMCA1918 Supply of High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the supply of high pressure breathing air compressors, aimed at enhancing fire station capabilities. The contract, identified as GMCA1918, was awarded through a direct procurement method, below threshold, without competition, as of 22nd April 2026. This falls under the public authority of sub-central government classification, specifically for the goods industry category. The awarded supplier is BAUER KOMPRESSOREN UK LIMITED based in St. Helens, with the project deadline spanning from 22nd April 2026 to 21st April 2027. The compressors will be deployed within the United Kingdom's region UKD3.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of air compressors, particularly those capable of delivering fixed installation solutions for emergency services. Large-scale suppliers, similar to BAUER KOMPRESSOREN UK LIMITED, with expertise in high-grade equipment and a strong UK presence are well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The direct, below-threshold procurement approach highlights the potential for businesses to engage directly with public authorities, bypassing competitive bidding dependent upon specific and immediate safety enhancement needs.

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Notice Title

GMCA1918 Supply of High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors

Notice Description

Supply of two fire station based, fixed installation high pressure breathing air compressors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036641-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42123400 - Air compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,436 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 6-12 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

BAUER KOMPRESSOREN

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