GMCA 1664 Water Rescue PPE - Drysuits
Estimated value
£278k
Awarded value
£278k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
22 May 2026
Description
Water rescue PPE and maintenance to ensure continuity and compliance with BS 8617:2019 standards. The supply of Drysuits is critical for safe and effective water rescue operations for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Northwest Of England & Northern Ireland regional partners including: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Route to market was a Direct Award via the Procurement Services Framework Y23046.
Scope
- Reference
- GMCA001-DN817137-21579068
- Total value
- £277,651.5 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 09 Mar 2026 to 08 Mar 2028
- CPV classifications
- 35000000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 26 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£278k
Award date
05 Mar 2026
Contract start
09 Mar 2026
Contract end
08 Mar 2028
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 05 Mar 2026 · Contract period 09 Mar 2026 — 08 Mar 2028
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