Scope
Reference
A1170
Description
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for the provision and support of a multi functional device (MFD) estate.
The contract will supply a new set of printers and Multi-Function Devices either purchased or leased by GMP (finance model to be confirmed). This will be across a variety of locations across the Greater Manchester Estate.
It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter Q4 of the 2025/26 financial year.
GMP is currently consider options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements.
Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations.
A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence.
https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police.
Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1170 Multi Functional Devices - MFD provision and Support in the header.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 January 2026
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mark Rawlinson
Telephone: 01618561140
Email: procurement@gmp.police.uk
Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government