---
title: "Maintenance of Kardex Lektrievers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-29"
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# Maintenance of Kardex Lektrievers

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Greater Manchester Combined Authority contracting Kardex Systems (UK) Limited for the maintenance of Kardex Lektrievers used in Forensic Services, located in Manchester. This service falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for moving mechanical storage facilities, requiring annual servicing to adhere to health and safety standards. The procurement has reached the award stage and was completed via a direct method without competition, falling below the threshold. The contract was signed on 6th October 2025 and spans until 5th October 2026, with a gross value of £30,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in mechanical and storage solutions. The direct procurement method indicates that businesses looking to expand without undergoing competitive tendering can benefit from such service provisions. Suppliers like Kardex Systems (UK) Limited, which is classified as a large-scale enterprise, are well-positioned in this industry category. Companies with proficiency in maintaining and servicing complex storage systems, ideally those already working within the public authority sector, would find similar procurements advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

Maintenance of Kardex Lektrievers used within Forensic Services. These are bespoke storage facilities with moving mechanical parts which require annual service plus ongoing maintenance in order to meet H&S requirements. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is 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. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069228-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | KARDEX SYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069228-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069228-2025
  29th October 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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