GMCA 1664 Water Rescue PPE - Drysuits

Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Direct award

Provision of water rescue drysuits and associated maintenance services to ensure compliance with BS 8617:2019 standards. The contract supports operational requirements for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and several regional partners, including Cheshire, Cumbria, Isle of Man, Merseyside, and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services.

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Awarded value: Not published
Published: 22 May 2026
Awarded: 22 May 2026; IONIC Rescue Ltd
Contract length: Not stated

What the contract covers

Supply and maintenance service

Supply and maintenance of specialist water rescue drysuits and personal protective equipment for fire and rescue service operational teams.

Supply water rescue drysuits
Provide maintenance for water rescue PPE to ensure continuity and compliance with BS 8617:2019 standards

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Supply and maintenance service
Procedure: Direct award
Certifications asked for: BS 8617:2019
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Goods
CPV codes: 35000000

Services in this contract

Specialist protective clothingMain service£80k typicalWater rescue drysuits with maintenance for fire and rescue services

Lifecycle

Published
22 May 2026
Contract awardedto IONIC Rescue Ltd
22 May 2026
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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The supplier

IONIC Rescue Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3621312/gmca-1664-water-rescue-ppe-drysuits
Buyer reference: GMCA001-DN817137-21579068
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-63c1d417-68ef-449a-9529-3715c93de5dc
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Greater Manchester Combined Authority. GMCA 1664 Water Rescue PPE - Drysuits. Contract award, 22 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3621312/gmca-1664-water-rescue-ppe-drysuits (accessed 5 November 2026).