Tenders/GMCA1832 Supply of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Associated Equipment and Services

GMCA1832 Supply of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Associated Equipment and Services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Published: Aug 21, 2026

Updated: Aug 21, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Uniforms. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is required by law to ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by operational fire fighters is fit for purpose, to enable them to perform their duties, and maintained to an appropriate standard in line with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022 (PPE Regulations) (as amended from time to time). As such, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), seeks to procure a modern, interoperable Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) solution, including: • Breathing apparatus sets • Telemetry-based Entry Control Boards (ECB) • Associated ancillary and support equipment

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 21, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 079879-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has issued 259 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 202 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 079879-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Greater Manchester Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.