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title: "GMCA 1453 Water Rescue PPE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052452"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# GMCA 1453 Water Rescue PPE

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052452

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a public procurement process, titled "GMCA 1453 Water Rescue PPE." This initiative aims to secure a supplier for personal protective equipment and maintenance services, specifically designed for water rescues, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. The tender falls within the protective and safety clothing industry category and is classified under goods procurement. It is anticipated to be a collaborative procurement alongside other North West contracting authorities, although specific details are yet to be determined. The procurement is scheduled to commence with a contract period starting on the 1st of March, 2026, and concluding on the 29th of February, 2028. Interested suppliers are advised to note the future notice date set for the 29th of September, 2025, which may provide further clarification on the tender process.

This procurement offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing protective and safety clothing, particularly those with expertise in water rescue equipment. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality PPE and consistent maintenance services are well-positioned to compete in this tender. With the Greater Manchester Combined Authority leading the purchase, and collaboration anticipated across multiple regional authorities, there is an opportunity for businesses to expand their reach and establish robust partnerships within the public sector. Providing exemplary service and innovative solutions in water rescue PPE can pave the way for long-term business growth and increased visibility in the safety equipment industry.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are looking to procure a supplier to provide water rescue personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintenance services. It is expected this procurement will be a collaborative procurement with other North West contracting authorities - the details of which authorities will be included, who will lead the procurement, and the procurement process that will be conducted are yet to be determined.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026898-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 15:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026898-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026898-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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