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title: "Repair, maintenance and servicing of high security shredding machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a244"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Repair, maintenance and servicing of high security shredding machines

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a244

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Police, has concluded a procurement process focused on the repair, maintenance, and servicing of high security shredding machines, specifically those meeting the P7 security standard. This procurement falls under the industry category of services related to office equipment maintenance and took place in the region of the UKD, United Kingdom. The process was carried out through a direct procurement method, called "Below threshold - without competition", as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The award was given to Warehouse.com, with the contract starting on 9th March 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2027, or earlier if the contract value of £40,000 is exhausted.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the repair and maintenance of high security shredding equipment. Given the focus on providing specialised aftercare for shredders, companies with expertise in high security office equipment and service provisions will be well-suited to pursue similar procurement opportunities. By engaging with public authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, SMEs can enhance their market presence and foster relationships within the public sector, paving the way for growth in government contracts and service provision in aligned industries.

## Notice

Repair, maintenance and servicing of high security cross cut shredders (P7 security standard). The shredders were originally purchased following a 3 quotes process where they proved to be best value. Warehouse.com as the supplier are the conduit for repair. Exemption submitted as GMP are unaware of any other supplier than can provide the same aftercare for the shredders. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059762-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | WAREHOUSE.COM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059762-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059762-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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