--- title: "WATER RESCUE PPE PLUS THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS OF WATER RESCUE PPE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e077" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e077" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e077.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e077.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-02-27" --- # WATER RESCUE PPE PLUS THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS OF WATER RESCUE PPE Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e077 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e077) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e077.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the provision and ongoing maintenance of Water Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on behalf of the North West Fire and Rescue Services. This tender, classified under the CPV code "Special clothing and accessories," falls within the goods category and covers locations across the North West of the UK including Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside. The tender encompasses various lots such as Dry Suits, Buoyancy Aids, and Life Jackets, among others, with a significant deadline extension to 28th August 2026. Initially commenced with an open procedure, it has reached the tender update stage as of February 2026, indicating ongoing opportunities for suppliers to engage with this substantial contract. This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and maintenance of protective clothing and accessories, particularly those supplying bespoke water rescue equipment. Companies with the capability to provide high-quality goods and reliable maintenance services are well-suited to this procurement opportunity. With the framework being open to accept multiple suppliers, including those who cater to regional and possibly national fire services, there is substantial scope for business growth. Large enterprises, like Safequip Ltd, have demonstrated success in this domain, and others in similar industries have the potential to thrive by participating in this procurement process, given its large scale and extended engagement timeline. ## Notice A framework for the provision and maintenance of Water Rescue PPE. The framework is split into Lots as detailed below:- Lot 1 - Dry suits i) Non Breathable; ii) Breathable Lot 2 - Buoyancy Aids / Personal Floatation Devices Lot 3 - Life Jackets Lot 4 - Thermal under suits Lot 5 - Water Rescue Boots Lot 6 - Flood Suits Lot 7 - Maintenance, Repairs and Testing of Water Rescue PPE ### Lot Information Dry Suits Supply and Delivery of Water Rescue PPE - Dry Suits as detailed in the specification within the Invitation to Tender documents Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend. Buoyancy Aid / Personal Floatation Device Buoyancy Aid / Personal Floatation Device Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend. Life Jackets Life Jackets Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend. Thermal Under Suits Thermal Under Suits Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend. Water Rescue Safety Boots Water Rescue Safety Boots Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend. Flood Suits Flood Suits Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend. Maintenance, Repairs & Servicing of Water Rescue PPE Maintenance, Repairs & Servicing of Water Rescue PPE Options: Contract is a two year substantive period with two annual options to extend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017811-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18200000 - Outerwear - 18300000 - Garments - 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 11:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017811-2026 - 14 Apr 2022 at 18:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010110-2022 - 14 Sep 2021 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022792-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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