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title: "Littleborough Fire Station Refurbishment"
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# Littleborough Fire Station Refurbishment

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbdef22d-b0d7-42fe-a529-1e3d8aad1cf6

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment and extension of the Littleborough Fire Station. The project, categorised under Building construction work (CPV 45210000), aims to deliver substantial building, mechanical, electrical, and external works in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £1,737,742 GBP, was awarded after a competitive quotation (below threshold) method. The contractual period began on 16th January 2023 and will end on 14th August 2023, with the form of contract being the JCT Intermediate Form with Contractors Design 2016 Edition.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in construction, engineering, and building services. Firms specialising in areas such as demolition, grouting, steelwork, pre-cast concrete, sprinklers, lightning protection, BMS controls, and photovoltaic systems would find this project particularly relevant. The refurbishment project awarded to H.H. Smith & Sons Co Ltd can serve as a substantial portfolio enhancer, allowing businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in handling comprehensive construction and refurbishment jobs funded by significant public sector authorities like the GMCA.

## Notice

For the delivery of works for the extension and major refurbishment of the GMFRS Fire Station at Littleborough Contract Duration: 30 weeks plus Contract Rectification Period The Project is for extension and major refurbishment of the GMFRS Fire Station at Littleborough. Works to include Building, Mechanical and Electrical works as well as drainage and external works. The work is being funded by the GMCA from its own resources and budget approval has been received. The Contract Duration of the Works on site is expected to be 30 weeks, the Form of Contract will be the JCT Intermediate Form with Contractors Design 2016 Edition. The Contractors Design elements are as follows: * Temporary Support for Demolition Works. * Grouting of Coal Workings * Steelwork Connections. * Pre-Cast Concrete Beam and Block Floors (Ground & Upper Floor). * Sprinker Installation. * Lightning Protection Installation. * BMS Controls. * Photovoltaic System and Associated Support Systems Restricted tender process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c80f1d6-711f-4be5-b49c-e22dedaeab4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 14 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,737,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,795,000 |
| 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 (GMCA) |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H.H. SMITH & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c80f1d6-711f-4be5-b49c-e22dedaeab4d
- 14 Mar 2023 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c80f1d6-711f-4be5-b49c-e22dedaeab4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c80f1d6-711f-4be5-b49c-e22dedaeab4d
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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