# GMCA 1664 Water Rescue PPE - Drysuits

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Ionic Rescue LTD
- Award value: £277,652
- Tender value: £277,652
- Award date: 5 March 2026
- Published: 22 May 2026
- Contract start: 9 March 2026
- Contract end: 8 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 43f1f038-f759-4220-a9b8-54fddb43df0a-898912
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63c1d417-68ef-449a-9529-3715c93de5dc

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f1f038-f759-4220-a9b8-54fddb43df0a-898912)