---
title: "GMCA 1042 Type B Fire Appliance Vehicles x 30"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0510e2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-12"
---

# GMCA 1042 Type B Fire Appliance Vehicles x 30

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0510e2

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, is in the planning stage of procuring 30 Type B Fire Appliance Vehicles. The total contract value is estimated at £9,000,000, and the procurement involves the construction and delivery of these vehicles over a five-year period starting from 1st January 2026, with an option to extend until 31st December 2031. Classified under the emergency services vehicles industry category, this procurement process follows the legal framework set out by the UK Parliament Act 2023/54. This planned procurement notice was published on 12th May 2025, with further updates anticipated by 31st August 2025. The contract is intended for suppliers located within the UK, with the main focus on goods supply.

This opportunity represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to explicit suitability considerations. Companies specialising in the manufacturing of emergency service vehicles, particularly fire engines, would find this tender particularly well-matched to their expertise. This project offers substantial engagement in high-value supply chains and continuous production needs over multiple years, allowing businesses to establish or expand their presence within the public sector. Potential suppliers are encouraged to explore further details and requirements by visiting the procurement portal, The Chest.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are looking to procure a supplier to build 30 x Type B Fire Appliance Vehicles (pumping appliances) over the next 5 years. For further information please visit the chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020470-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services
- 34144213 - Fire engines

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 12:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020470-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020470-2025
  12th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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