--- title: "GMCA 258 - REST FACILITIES FOR FIREFIGHTERS (Fixed and Foldable Beds as per GMCA specifications)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab6f2167-60c7-486b-b45f-bf06a2b1cc48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab6f2167-60c7-486b-b45f-bf06a2b1cc48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab6f2167-60c7-486b-b45f-bf06a2b1cc48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab6f2167-60c7-486b-b45f-bf06a2b1cc48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-02-01" --- # GMCA 258 - REST FACILITIES FOR FIREFIGHTERS (Fixed and Foldable Beds as per GMCA specifications) Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab6f2167-60c7-486b-b45f-bf06a2b1cc48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab6f2167-60c7-486b-b45f-bf06a2b1cc48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab6f2167-60c7-486b-b45f-bf06a2b1cc48.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is initiating a tender for the provision of rest facilities for firefighters, specifically seeking fixed and foldable beds that comply with GMCA specifications. The procurement process falls under the 'goods' category and is classified as an open procedure. This tender was published on 1st February 2021, with a submission deadline of 22nd February 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 4th May 2021 and will last until 4th April 2023, focusing on the delivery of approximately 240 beds to fire stations in the North West region of England. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in furniture manufacturing or supply, with a focus on items that meet specific safety and usability standards. Businesses with expertise in producing durable and easy-to-maintain products would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on providing a solution that caters to the diverse needs of the workforce also opens the door for innovative design proposals that prioritise functionality and comfort. ## Notice Greater Manchester Combined GMCA are seeking proposals from suitably qualified providers for the provision of:- Rest Facilities for Firefighters which meets the following Output Specification:- Output Specification requirements for Rest Facility for Firefighters Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) are looking to replace the current rest facility provided for use on Whole time fire stations. These rest facilities are utilised by operational fire crews during the allocated rest period of the night shift. 1. Will meet the 122 PUWER 1998 Approved Code of Practice and guidance 2. Will meet the 124 Workplace regulations 1992 Approved Code of Practice and guidance 3. Will fully meet the requirements of BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 4. Will be fit for purpose for up to 7 hours continuous use 5. Will be appropriate for all of our workforce, regardless of age, gender, body size or body shape, working opposing shift patterns 6. Will be easy to maintain 7. Will be easy to clean 8. Will be operable by one person 9. Will be robust in relation to points 3 - 7 10. Will require very little training to use 11. Will be provided with a manufacturer's warranty Following a market engagement event in August 2019, GMFRS considered a number of possible types of options/solutions and decided that the use of beds would best meet our requirements for the Rest Facilities. Due to the varying availability of space on Fire Station premises, it was decided that 2 bed types would be required; 1) Fixed freestanding metal based bed, 2) Foldable bed. There will be an initial requirement for approximately 240 beds which will be a mixture of both option 1 and option 2, however exact numbers of each are not yet known. GMFRS Specification in Section 4 of the ITT document for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe60ac7e-bb47-44de-8afe-e11d9519e835 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 4 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £72,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39100000 - Furniture ## Release History - 1 Feb 2021 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe60ac7e-bb47-44de-8afe-e11d9519e835 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe60ac7e-bb47-44de-8afe-e11d9519e835 1st February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dae1abc0-09c5-ea11-8104-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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