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title: "Cold Storage Area Tents"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09cc725e-b0d2-4d27-9c33-97566e6ecffc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-06-12"
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# Cold Storage Area Tents

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09cc725e-b0d2-4d27-9c33-97566e6ecffc

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Cold Storage Area Tents" was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focusing on goods within the mortuary equipment and supplies sector. The direct award was necessitated under Regulation 32(2)c due to the extreme urgency related to Coronavirus. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded on March 31, 2020, with the delivery location specified as the North West of England. The contract period commenced on April 1, 2020, and concluded on April 25, 2020. The tender period ended on March 30, 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public procurement amid urgent needs. Companies that specialise in the provision of temporary structures or cold storage solutions could find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. The quick turnaround and specific nature of the contract may suit businesses with the capacity to deliver effectively under pressing circumstances.

## Notice

Cold Storage Area Tents - Awarded under Regulation 32(2)c due to Coronavirus - extreme urgency Additional information: Cold Storage Area Tents - Awarded under Regulation 32(2)c due to Coronavirus - extreme urgency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfac6149-9c54-4074-87ed-de10ebd764af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 25 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARENA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33970000 - Mortuary equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2020 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfac6149-9c54-4074-87ed-de10ebd764af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfac6149-9c54-4074-87ed-de10ebd764af
  12th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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