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title: "GMCA 1369 Smoke Alarms"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# GMCA 1369 Smoke Alarms

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89525817-e45b-40d0-add1-51583b992d31

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1369 Smoke Alarms" contract, managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, has been completed. This direct award was executed using the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service framework for the period 2025-2029. The procurement focused on the supply of fire-alarm systems, with additional classifications in security equipment and alarm-monitoring services. The contract, valued at £1,048,884, is for goods delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically in England, spanning from 31st July 2025 to 31st May 2029. The supplier awarded this contract is Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd. The procurement method used was a direct award, completed with the highest scoring supplier who best met the set criteria.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in fire safety and security equipment, as well as suppliers of alarm-monitoring services. Companies operating in these sectors can benefit by aligning themselves with frameworks like the one used in this process to expand their portfolio and gain access to large-scale public projects. Businesses capable of delivering specialized fire alarm systems and related services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders, fostering growth in these niche markets through reliable public sector contracts.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service wants to Direct Award via the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service framework Smoke Alarms framework 2025 - 2029 with the aim that Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service can direct call off from the WMFRS framework with the successful supplier, highest scoring supplier who can best meet GMFRS's defined criteria

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d746bc5-e9d6-4ee1-ad96-c335735cd3ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,048,884 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,048,884 |
| 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 | FIREBLITZ EXTINGUISHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d746bc5-e9d6-4ee1-ad96-c335735cd3ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d746bc5-e9d6-4ee1-ad96-c335735cd3ce
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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