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title: "Firearms spares and maintenance training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e55e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-20"
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# Firearms spares and maintenance training

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e55e

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Firearms spares and maintenance training," specifically for the Greater Manchester Police. This contract falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a focus on direct procurement. The procurement process, marked as complete, was conducted without competition, below the threshold set by GMP's exemption process as per their Contract Standing Orders. The contract began on 22nd September 2025 and will continue till 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of £24,000. It was awarded to GMK LIMITED, an SME located in Fareham, United Kingdom.

This contract represents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in weapons and ammunition spare parts and maintenance training. Companies similar to GMK LIMITED, which can provide niche training and spares for law enforcement agencies, are well-suited to secure such contracts. By engaging in such specialised tenders, businesses can expand their services and enhance their portfolio within public sector contracts, establishing a foothold in the government's procurement process related to security and law enforcement training and equipment.

## Notice

Firearms spares and maintenance training 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/075622-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## 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 | GMK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075622-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075622-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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