Multi Functional Devices - MFD provision and Support

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.

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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 [email protected] and include A1170 Multi Functional Devices - MFD provision and Support in the header.