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    ContractsWater Rescue Drysuits and PPE Supply
    Awarded contract

    Water Rescue Drysuits and PPE Supply

    Awarded
    £277.7k
    Published 22 May 2026

    Supply of certified water rescue drysuits and PPE maintenance for six fire and rescue services across North West England and Northern Ireland.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 22 May 2026· 4 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £277.7k
    Published 22 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £277,652
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      26 Feb 2026
      7 months ago
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • IR
      Ionic Rescue LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    22 May 2026Today26 Feb 2026

    Brief

    This procurement supplies water rescue personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically drysuits, to ensure Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and regional partner fire services maintain compliance with BS 8617:2019 standards. The drysuits are essential equipment for safe and effective water rescue operations across the North West and Northern Ireland regions, supporting Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. The contract covers supply and maintenance services to ensure continuity of operations and regulatory compliance. This opportunity is being awarded directly via the Procurement Services Framework Y23046.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In defence security, GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Ionic Rescue LTD1× · 50%
    2. TERBERG DTS (UK) LIMITED1× · 50%

    Across defence security, the most active winners are Lion Laboratories Ltd, AXON PUBLIC SAFETY UK LIMITED, Cooneen Defence Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    43f1f038-f759-4220-a9b8-54fddb43df0a-898912
    GM
    Buyer
    GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
    Sector
    Defence & Security