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GMCA1832 Supply of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Associated Equipment and Services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Aug 2026 at 12:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 May 2026 at 17:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority, on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, intends to buy a modern, interoperable self-contained breathing apparatus solution for operational firefighters. The requirement covers complete breathing apparatus sets, telemetry-based Entry Control Boards and associated ancillary and support equipment. This is firefighting personal protective equipment, classified under CPV 35111100 for breathing apparatus for firefighting. The equipment and related services will support fire and rescue operations across Greater Manchester. The procurement is driven by the service’s legal obligation to ensure that firefighters’ PPE is fit for purpose and maintained to the required standard under the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022, as amended.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure but has not issued an invitation to tender. It is expected to use a competitive flexible procedure for an above-threshold goods contract. The planned contract is one lot, with an anticipated term from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2037. The estimated value is £3.6 million excluding VAT, or £4.32 million including VAT. The buyer expects the next notice to be published by 19 October 2026. Planned market engagement will take place through individual two-day sessions on working days between 28 September and 9 October 2026, at GMFRS Bury Training and Safety Centre. Suppliers must express interest by 12 noon on 11 September 2026, with correspondence through the Chest e-procurement portal.

The work is likely to suit manufacturers, specialist distributors and service providers with experience supplying breathing apparatus and related systems to fire and rescue or other safety-critical organisations. Suppliers should be able to provide interoperable SCBA equipment as a complete solution, including telemetry-enabled entry control, ancillary equipment and ongoing support. Relevant preparation should include demonstrating that products are fit for operational use and can be maintained to the standards required for firefighter PPE under the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022. The planned engagement will allow interested businesses to present their organisation, equipment and practical capabilities, including demonstrations. Suppliers should prepare evidence of technical performance, integration, support arrangements and their ability to maintain consistent service across Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA1832 Supply of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Associated Equipment and Services

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is required by law to ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by operational fire fighters is fit for purpose, to enable them to perform their duties, and maintained to an appropriate standard in line with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022 (PPE Regulations) (as amended from time to time). As such, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), seeks to procure a modern, interoperable Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) solution, including: * Breathing apparatus sets * Telemetry-based Entry Control Boards (ECB) * Associated ancillary and support equipment

Planning Information

GMCA and GMFRS will be conducting a market engagement event in relation to GMCA 1832, the procurement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, including associated equipment and services. Market engagement will take place on the working days between Monday 28th September to Friday 9th October (inclusive). Individual sessions will be held, for individual interested parties (Suppliers), over the course of two days each, within the time frame outlined above. Suppliers are required to formally express their interest via the advert for this project within the Chest e-procurement portal (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/). The deadline for formally expressing interest is 12pm 11th September 2026. Agendas will be provided to each Supplier individually following a confirmed expression of interest via the messaging function within the Chest e-procurement portal. The detailed agenda will be shared with Suppliers who have formally expressed an interest via the messaging service, after the expression of interest window closes - containing further details in line with the following overview: Location: GMFRS Bury Training and Safety Centre Time: (2 days) 10am-4pm Agenda items to include: Introductions, Project Overview, GMFRS Team Presentations, Supplier Presentations including Practical Presentations and Demonstrations. All correspondence must be sent via the Chest e-procurement portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06962e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079879-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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