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title: "GMCA 1049 O2 Managed Service Provision"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# GMCA 1049 O2 Managed Service Provision

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d69ad5f-12c7-4121-b805-8534b833f62f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has concluded a public procurement process for the GMCA 1049 O2 Managed Service Provision. This tender, aimed at supplying 250 O2 cylinders for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, encompasses a direct award process within the medical consumables industry category. The procurement pertains to England, UK, and was awarded to Speciality Oxygen Service (SOS) on 30th August 2024. The contract period extends from 6th September 2024 to 5th September 2026 with a contract value of £75,000. Key contact for this contract is Sara Hughes from GMCA.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those proficient in managed services for equipment supply, refilling, and maintenance. SMEs, in particular, are indicated as being suitable for such contracts, suggesting that smaller enterprises with niche capabilities in this sector could find this an appealing business opportunity. The managed service nature of the contract implies ongoing engagement and revenue stability for the duration of the contract period.

## Notice

GMCA on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) are procuring a supplier to supply 250 x O2 cylinders via a managed service, where the refilling, testing, maintenance and inspections are facilitated via the contract provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be55dcad-1b74-47e5-af3f-a35f124b3ead |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALITY OXYGEN SERVICE (SOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be55dcad-1b74-47e5-af3f-a35f124b3ead

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be55dcad-1b74-47e5-af3f-a35f124b3ead
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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