--- title: "Multi Functional Devices - MFD provision and Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0508b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0508b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0508b6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-04-28" --- # Multi Functional Devices - MFD provision and Support Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0508b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0508b6.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting as the contracting authority, is in the planning stage for procuring a contract titled "Multi Functional Devices - MFD provision and Support." This procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category and is expected to service locations across the Greater Manchester area (region UKD3), specifically addressing the needs of the Greater Manchester Police. The procurement process, anticipated to initiate in Q4 of the 2025/26 financial year, will result in supplying and supporting multi-functional devices, with a detailed contract period between 1st July 2026 and 30th June 2029, extendable to 30th June 2031. The procurement method is yet to be decided between an existing framework or a tender, and a future notice is expected by 5th January 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in photocopying, thermocopying equipment, and computer supplies, classified under relevant CPV codes 30121000 and 30200000. As the procurement process offers accessibility to SMEs, it provides growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises able to supply multi-functional devices that align with the requirements of Greater Manchester Police. Interested businesses can prepare for this tender by familiarising themselves with the 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, ensuring readiness to respond effectively once the tender details are finalised. ## Notice Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for the provision and support of a multi functional device (MFD) estate. The contract will supply a new set of printers and Multi-Function Devices either purchased or leased by GMP (finance model to be confirmed). This will be across a variety of locations across the Greater Manchester Estate. It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter Q4 of the 2025/26 financial year. GMP is currently consider options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements. Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence. https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1170 Multi Functional Devices - MFD provision and Support in the header. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017434-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies ## Release History - 28 Apr 2025 at 16:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017434-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017434-2025 28th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmp.police.uk - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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