GMCA1832 Supply of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Associated Equipment and Services
Issued by Greater Manchester Combined Authority · via UK Find a Tender Service
- Published
- 21 Aug 2026
- Reference
- GMCA1832
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- goods
Details
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
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