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title: "GMCA 973 BA Compressors Servicing and Maintenance"
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# GMCA 973 BA Compressors Servicing and Maintenance

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04862a

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), serving as the contracting authority for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), recently concluded an open procurement process titled "GMCA 973 BA Compressors Servicing and Maintenance". This procurement falls under the "Other services" industry category and covers the entire United Kingdom. The procurement process was comprehensive, including maintaining, inspecting, and testing fixed installation BA compressors, performing quarterly Air Quality Tests, and updating the Written Scheme of Examination documents. Bauer Kompressoren UK Limited was awarded this contract, which commenced on 7th October 2024 and has a contract value of £149,772.60. The last significant tender stage was on 30th August 2024, with the official contract signing date being 7th October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and servicing of specialised equipment, particularly those with expertise in air compressor systems. Companies providing high-quality technical services and regular maintenance, including emergency repair services, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The detailed requirements like quarterly air quality testing and specific statutory compliance offer scope for firms experienced in these domains to expand their portfolios and gain valuable contracts within the public services sector.

## Notice

GMCA the contracting authority for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) wishes to award a contract to a successful bidder to provide the required service contract for the provision of maintaining, inspecting and testing all fixed installation BA compressors across the GMFRS estate. The service provider will also be responsible for carrying out quarterly Air Quality Tests (AQTs) which are required to ensure we meet our statutory requirement needs. These records need to be recorded and shared with the organisation after the tests are carried out and completed. In addition, the successful bidder will also be required to provide, review and update (where necessary) the associated 'Written Scheme of Examination' (WSEs) for each compressor. The service provider will also be required to attend and repair any reported defects that may occur on an adhoc basis, these must be completed within the agreed timescales which will be set out in the T&C's of the awarded contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

GMCA the contracting authority for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) wishes to award a contract to a successful bidder to provide the required service contract for the provision of maintaining, inspecting and testing all fixed installation BA compressors across the GMFRS estate. The service provider will also be responsible for carrying out quarterly Air Quality Tests (AQTs) which are required to ensure we meet our statutory requirement needs. These records need to be recorded and shared with the organisation after the tests are carried out and completed. In addition, the successful bidder will also be required to provide, review and update (where necessary) the associated 'Written Scheme of Examination' (WSEs) for each compressor. The service provider will also be required to attend and repair any reported defects that may occur on an adhoc basis, these must be completed within the agreed timescales which will be set out in the T&C's of the awarded contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034250-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| Lots value | £285,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,772 |

## 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAUER KOMPRESSOREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034250-2024
- 31 Jul 2024 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023877-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=099c1c29-824e-ef11-812d-005056b64545
- https://www.bauer-kompressoren.de/en/

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