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title: "WATER RESCUE PPE PLUS THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS OF WATER RESCUE PPE"
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# WATER RESCUE PPE PLUS THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS OF WATER RESCUE PPE

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5a0dee2-2369-42df-b40b-785a0b6512ba

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## Summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of North West Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS's) has embarked on a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of Water Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This award stage, marked by the signing of a contract on 28th February 2022, finalises the agreement with Safequip Ltd for a contract period from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2026. The procurement, classified under "Outerwear" and related categories, involves multiple locations including Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man. This open procedure has a total contract value of £1,000,973 with significant importance given to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as suitable contenders.

This tender represents an essential opportunity for businesses specializing in protective gear and PPE maintenance, especially those based in or capable of servicing the specified UK locations. By aligning with such a sizable and diverse contract, companies can strengthen their portfolio and build lasting relationships with public safety organisations. The framework’s broad scope, open to all qualified UK Fire and Rescue Services upon agreement, further enhances the business potential, inviting capable suppliers to expand their operations while contributing to critical public safety needs.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of North West Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS's) are seeking proposals from suitably qualified providers for the provision of:- Water Rescue PPE plus the ongoing Maintenance and Repairs of Water Rescue PPE to the North West Fire and Rescue Services (NWFRS's), namely:- Cheshire Cumbria Greater Manchester Lancashire Merseyside Northern Ireland Isle of Man Manchester Airport In addition to the above named Services, the framework will be made available for any other UK Fire and Rescue Service, (please follow this link for details: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services to utilise as required subject to prior agreement with Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the successful provider(s). It is the intention of GMCA to set up a framework agreement for the items being sought in this tender. The requirements are split into 7 Lots., further details are available in the tender documentation which can be accessed via The Chest, (Chest Ref: DN568419) www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc63152-6708-4666-9a94-9d8353b85958 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,973 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFEQUIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18200000 - Outerwear
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18800000 - Footwear

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc63152-6708-4666-9a94-9d8353b85958
- 4 Oct 2021 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d276a059-b79a-48c8-8096-9c438fab60e8
- 14 Sep 2021 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ee9dba-873b-4d9b-bc48-a1679999fdb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc63152-6708-4666-9a94-9d8353b85958
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d276a059-b79a-48c8-8096-9c438fab60e8
  4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ee9dba-873b-4d9b-bc48-a1679999fdb6
  14th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services

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