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title: "Firearms training and operational equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd46"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-10"
---

# Firearms training and operational equipment

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd46

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## Summary

The contract for "Firearms training and operational equipment" has been awarded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to support Greater Manchester Police. Situated at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, the authority represents a Public authority - sub-central government entity. The procurement, completed as a direct award under GMP's exemption process, falls under the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The process employed a below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract commenced on 17 May 2025 and extends until 31 March 2027, involving an active supplier, POINT SOUTH LIMITED, based in Emsworth, aimed at addressing the specific requirements of GMP firearms officers and CTFSO.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the security and defence sector. Businesses with capabilities in supplying firearms training and operational equipment would find a significant opportunity to showcase their expertise by aligning with such government contracts. As evident by the awardee POINT SOUTH LIMITED, SMEs stand a favourable chance in this direct procurement environment, leveraging niche expertise against larger competitors. Engaging in similar contracts provides avenues for developing strong public sector relationships and increasing market credibility.

## Notice

Firearms training and operational items for GMP firearms officers and the CTFSO. 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/072253-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## 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 | POINT SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 09:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072253-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072253-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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