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title: "Disposal of Firearms, Bladed Weapons and Nitrous Oxide"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
published: "2023-12-29"
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# Disposal of Firearms, Bladed Weapons and Nitrous Oxide

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e90b70e-a088-40ba-a54a-5f11c3c10fa0

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police has awarded a contract for the disposal of firearms, bladed weapons, and nitrous oxide to Same Day PLC T/A Same Day plc Guardian Service. The tender involved direct award via CCS FW RM6171 LOT 5, with a contract period starting on August 18, 2023, and ending on August 17, 2027. The procurement method was direct, and the procurement stage was at the award phase as of August 17, 2023. The procurement falls under the services category, with the tender period ending on August 17, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing weapons and ammunition disposal services to participate and grow their operations. Companies with expertise in safe transportation and destruction of various items listed in the tender description, such as ballistics, weapons, explosives, and controlled drugs, would be well-suited to compete. The location for service delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, offering a specific geographical focus for interested businesses to consider expanding their services.

## Notice

Direct Award via via CCS FW RM6171 LOT 5), the incumbent has all of the authorities, certificates and approvals to cover the safe transportation and destruction of :- 1. Ballistics 2. Weapons, Section 1, Section 2 and Section 5 Prohibited Weapons 3. NOS Cannisters 4. Pyrotechnics, All Classes 5. Explosives, All Classes 6. Ammunition, All Classes and no restrictions or limited quantities for carriage or disposal. 7. CS / PAVA / Defence Sprays, Destroyed Under Section 5 Authority 8. Controlled Drugs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1262aaec-4a11-4574-8c7e-5d079ff7ac20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2023 - 16 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAME DAY PLC T/A SAME DAY PLC GUARDIAN SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2023 at 18:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1262aaec-4a11-4574-8c7e-5d079ff7ac20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1262aaec-4a11-4574-8c7e-5d079ff7ac20
  29th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=76591&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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