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title: "Firearms training and operational kit and equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# Firearms training and operational kit and equipment

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd47

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority focused on firearms training and operational kit and equipment for Greater Manchester Police's firearms officers and Counter-Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officers. The process, classified under the "goods" category with the CPV code "35000000" for security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, took place in Manchester, UKD33 region. The procurement was finalised on 10th November 2025, as indicated by the award notice date, and the contract spans from 17th May 2025 to 31st March 2027. Conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status, the direct award process adhered to GMP’s contract standing orders. The contract value totals £96,000 gross.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in police and defence equipment, particularly SMEs, as evidenced by the successful supplier, IAN EDGAR(LIVERPOOL)LIMITED. Companies experienced in providing high-quality training and operational equipment to public authorities could benefit by aligning with similar procurement opportunities. The absence of competition in this specific tender process highlights potential pathways for businesses to engage in direct procurements, especially in niche or specialised sectors, fostering growth by forming strategic partnerships within the sub-central government market.

## Notice

Firearms training and operational kit and equipment for GMP firearms officers and 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/072255-2025 |
| 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 | £80,000 |

## 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 | IAN EDGAR(LIVERPOOL)LIMITED |

## 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 09:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072255-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072255-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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