---
title: "The Conversion of a Free Issue Chassis Base Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656bf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# The Conversion of a Free Issue Chassis Base Vehicle

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656bf

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## Summary

The contract involves the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, headquartered in Manchester, awarding a specialist conversion service for a free issue chassis base vehicle. Under the tender titled "The Conversion of a Free Issue Chassis Base Vehicle," the procurement falls within the industry category of fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. The process has reached the award stage as of 18th February 2026, with the contract commencing on the same day and set to conclude by 1st April 2026. The project is classified as below threshold, with no explicit procurement method disclosed, and involves services within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle conversions, particularly SMEs with expertise in fleet services. Companies with capabilities in transforming and customising vehicles to meet specific technical specifications will find this tender suitable. The main supplier awarded this contract is ENDGRAIN CNC LIMITED, a company based in Lydney, well-aligned with the service requirements outlined by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the conversion process. Such procurement processes enable businesses to expand their portfolio by engaging in public sector projects and establish themselves within the competitive landscape of fleet services.

## Notice

The Specialist Conversion of a Free Issue Chassis Base Vehicle IN TO CVU - M - VAN AS PER GMP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014620-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,739 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | ENDGRAIN CNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014620-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014620-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.endgrainvehicleconversions.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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