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title: "Framework for the Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Compact Carbines"
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# Framework for the Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Compact Carbines

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b13511e4-3d8c-418b-ae74-68d860f7ad8e

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police has awarded a contract for a "Framework for the Supply, Delivery and After Sales Support of 5.56mm Compact Carbines" with a total value of £984,712.25. The procurement process, which was an open procedure, had a tender period ending on 23rd October 2020 and a contract period from 5th October 2021 to 5th October 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Weapons, ammunition and associated parts" and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying, delivering, and providing after-sales support for firearms-related equipment to engage with the Greater Manchester Police. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this field could be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework agreement, taking into account the specific requirements outlined by the buying organisation. The awarded contract was given to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd, emphasising opportunities for businesses of varying sizes within this industry category.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Police are seeking expressions of interest from companies able to Supply, delivery and after-sales support for a 5.56mm Compact Carbine (also referred to as "weapons" and "rifles"). Greater Manchester Combined Authority are inviting Tenderers to submit bids for the Greater Manchester Police led Framework Authorised firearms officers (AFO) are a professional team of officers suitably equipped and trained to provide specialist firearms support to the Force(s). AFO's are also trained in surveillance, VIP escort and protection, rifle support, specialist method of entry, advanced firearms medic and firearms instructors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a43f4-5d89-477e-9f71-aba8acbc51f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 5 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,107,201 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £984,712 |
| 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 | IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a43f4-5d89-477e-9f71-aba8acbc51f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a43f4-5d89-477e-9f71-aba8acbc51f1
  16th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34580&B=BLUELIGHT
  This tender is for the supply, delivery and after-sales support for a 5.56mm Compact Carbine (also referred to as "weapons" and "rifles"). Greater Manchester Combined Authority are inviting Tenderers to submit bids for the Greater Manchester Police led Framework.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  GMCA (Framework Agreement)

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