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title: "Calibration and testing of Intox machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069842"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Calibration and testing of Intox machines

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069842

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has successfully completed a procurement process for the calibration and testing of Intox machines used in custody suites for evidential breath testing. This contract, awarded through Greater Manchester Police's exemption process, involves direct procurement without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract, valued at GBP 45,000, commenced on 24th April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st December 2027, subject to availability of funds. The buyer's headquarters are in Manchester, whilst the contract services will be executed in various locations across the UK, specifically within the UKD region, and belong to the 'repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus' industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified maintenance service providers, such as those specialising in the calibration and testing of analytical equipment, to gain commissions from similar public sector contracts. Businesses akin to Lion Laboratories Limited would find themselves well-poised to benefit from such tenders, especially small to medium enterprises with expertise in handling police or government-licensed equipment. This contract's nature, awarded through a direct procurement approach, underscores an avenue for businesses to showcase niche capabilities in services without the need for traditional competitive tendering processes.

## Notice

Calibration and testing of Intox machines located in custody suites and used for evidential breath testing. 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/044156-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## 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 | LION LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 16:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044156-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044156-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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