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title: "Firearms Officer Kit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3d3"
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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-05a3d3

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Firearms Officer Kit" was managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 29th September 2025. The contract, which commenced on 28th March 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026 or earlier depending on the value usage, was awarded directly to UK Tactical. The procurement was executed through a direct method, bypassing competition due to its below-threshold nature, following GMP's exemption process. The contract is valued at £15,360 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for suppliers specialising in security and tactical equipment, specifically those providing specialised kits and accessories for law enforcement. SMEs like UK Tactical that possess expertise in this field can find significant growth potential as they align with sub-central government requirements. Businesses with a background in supplying high-quality, reliable goods tailored to the needs of police forces are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in contracts of this nature not only strengthens business portfolios but also enhances relationships with public authorities such as the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Notice

Equipment required for Firearms Officers. 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/060423-2025 |
| 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 | £12,800 |

## 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 | UK TACTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060423-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060423-2025
  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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