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title: "Firearms Officer Kit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-29"
---

# Firearms Officer Kit

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3cf

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, pertains to the supply of firearms officer kits under the contract titled "Firearms Officer Kit." The industry category for this contract is goods, specifically classified under clothing and accessories for law enforcement use. The purchasing authority is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, deemed below threshold, and without competition, as per the exemption process of the Greater Manchester Police Contract Standing Orders. The contract, now in the award stage, was signed on 28th March 2025 with a completion timeline extending to 31st March 2026 and a total value of £22,920. The award was completed with Tactical Kit, a recognised supplier based in Peterborough.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for small and medium enterprises in the supply of specialised law enforcement gear, given its direct procurement process designed for focused and specialised supply needs. Companies within the clothing, accessories, and tactical gear sectors, particularly those offering innovative or bespoke solutions, are well-suited to participate in such exemptions under public authority requirements. There is potential for business growth with such tenders by engaging in contracts that require speciality items tailored for public safety and law enforcement functions.

## Notice

Items for Firearms Officers not held by central stores including eye protection, carbine slings, QD mounts (to attach sling to carbine), gloves. Value based on projected spend. 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/060412-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,100 |

## 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 | TACTICAL KIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060412-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060412-2025
  29th 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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