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Calibration and testing of Intox machines

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 May 2026 at 16:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has successfully completed a procurement process for the calibration and testing of Intox machines used in custody suites for evidential breath testing. This contract, awarded through Greater Manchester Police's exemption process, involves direct procurement without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract, valued at GBP 45,000, commenced on 24th April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st December 2027, subject to availability of funds. The buyer's headquarters are in Manchester, whilst the contract services will be executed in various locations across the UK, specifically within the UKD region, and belong to the 'repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus' industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified maintenance service providers, such as those specialising in the calibration and testing of analytical equipment, to gain commissions from similar public sector contracts. Businesses akin to Lion Laboratories Limited would find themselves well-poised to benefit from such tenders, especially small to medium enterprises with expertise in handling police or government-licensed equipment. This contract's nature, awarded through a direct procurement approach, underscores an avenue for businesses to showcase niche capabilities in services without the need for traditional competitive tendering processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Calibration and testing of Intox machines

Notice Description

Calibration and testing of Intox machines located in custody suites and used for evidential breath testing. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069842
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044156-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

LION LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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