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title: "Framework for the Production and Supply of Protective Suits"
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# Framework for the Production and Supply of Protective Suits

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e7382c8-1fc0-47a0-9b6b-ed3ec0a56695

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police, who are seeking to establish a framework for the Production and Supply of Protective Suits. This initiative is categorised under the goods industry, focusing on specific needs for turnout suits, firearms suits, and boiler suits. The tender was completed on 25th October 2018, with the contract duration set for 24 months, extendable for an additional 24 months. The estimated contract value for the full four-year period is £210,000, with the tender period ending on 26th July 2018, and the first contract period commencing from 12th October 2018 to 11th October 2020. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure that allows wider participation.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of protective clothing, particularly those offering uniform solutions for emergency services and law enforcement. Companies able to manufacture high-quality turnout suits, firearms suits, and boiler suits will find this an ideal opportunity to engage with the North West Regional forces, which include several police constabularies. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger manufacturers could benefit from this framework agreement, considering the demand for durable and reliable uniforms within the public sector.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Police is seeking to procure framework agreement for the Production and Supply of Protective Suit. The framework is to be used by the North West Regional (NWR) forces. The procurement is divided into 3 LOTS: LOT 1 - Turnout Suits LOT 2 - Firearms Suits LOT 3 - Boiler Suits The Authority intends to award the contract for each LOT to a single supplier. NWR forces are made up of Greater Manchester Police, Cheshire Constabulary, Cumbria Constabulary, Lancashire Constabulary, Merseyside Police and North Wales Police. The Contract duration shall be for 24 months with an option to extend for 24 months (2 x 12 months). The value of the contract is estimated to for the entire duration of the contract (4 years). You can access and download the tender documents on www.bluelight.gov.uk new suppliers registration is free and there is no subscription fee.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3523e965-0797-4fb8-92f9-751980e912eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,173 |
| 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 - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DERBY UNITEX; ILASCO; LONGWORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113470 - Protective shirts or pants
- 35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms
- 35811200 - Police uniforms
- 35812000 - Combat uniforms

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2018 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3523e965-0797-4fb8-92f9-751980e912eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3523e965-0797-4fb8-92f9-751980e912eb
  13th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24360&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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