---
title: "GMCA1918 Supply of High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688a0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# GMCA1918 Supply of High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688a0

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the supply of high pressure breathing air compressors, aimed at enhancing fire station capabilities. The contract, identified as GMCA1918, was awarded through a direct procurement method, below threshold, without competition, as of 22nd April 2026. This falls under the public authority of sub-central government classification, specifically for the goods industry category. The awarded supplier is BAUER KOMPRESSOREN UK LIMITED based in St. Helens, with the project deadline spanning from 22nd April 2026 to 21st April 2027. The compressors will be deployed within the United Kingdom's region UKD3.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of air compressors, particularly those capable of delivering fixed installation solutions for emergency services. Large-scale suppliers, similar to BAUER KOMPRESSOREN UK LIMITED, with expertise in high-grade equipment and a strong UK presence are well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The direct, below-threshold procurement approach highlights the potential for businesses to engage directly with public authorities, bypassing competitive bidding dependent upon specific and immediate safety enhancement needs.

## Notice

Supply of two fire station based, fixed installation high pressure breathing air compressors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036641-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,436 |

## 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 | BAUER KOMPRESSOREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42123400 - Air compressors

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036641-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036641-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bauer-kompressoren.de/en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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