Published date: 31 July 2024

This notice was replaced on 22 October 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 22 October 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments - 33100000

  • Individual and support equipment - 35800000

  • Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 42900000

    • Miscellaneous services - 98300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£285,000

Procurement reference

GMCA001-DN735535-75172091

Published date

31 July 2024

Closing date

30 August 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

19 October 2024

Contract end date

18 October 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

GMCA the contracting authority for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) wishes to award a contract to a successful bidder to provide the required service contract for the provision of maintaining, inspecting and testing all fixed installation BA compressors across the GMFRS estate.

The service provider will also be responsible for carrying out quarterly Air Quality Tests (AQTs) which are required to ensure we meet our statutory requirement needs. These records need to be recorded and shared with the organisation after the tests are carried out and completed.

In addition, the successful bidder will also be required to provide, review and update (where necessary) the associated 'Written Scheme of Examination' (WSEs) for each compressor.

The service provider will also be required to attend and repair any reported defects that may occur on an adhoc basis, these must be completed within the agreed timescales which will be set out in the T&C's of the awarded contract.

For more information visit The Chest at: www.the-chest.org.uk


About the buyer

Contact name

Sara Hughes

Address

GMCA Offices
1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7598551693

Email

sara.hughes@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Website

http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/