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TfGM Internet Connectivity (Dedicated Internet Access - DIA) 2024

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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06 Oct 2025 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has completed the procurement process for a Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) service, awarding the contract to Virgin Media Business Limited. The tender, titled "TfGM Internet Connectivity (Dedicated Internet Access - DIA) 2024", falls under the IT services industry category and seeks to support critical functions such as safety-critical CCTV and cloud connectivity. This procurement was conducted using a call-off from the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116), specifically under Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity. The contract was awarded on 24th January 2025, is valued at £235,800, and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The services will be delivered in Manchester, adding to the city's robust digital infrastructure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-speed internet connectivity and IT services to expand their portfolio and collaborate with key public sector entities like TfGM. The procurement process was selective, favouring companies capable of ensuring resilient and geographically dispersed internet services. While large companies like Virgin Media Business Limited secured this contract, the framework is also suitable for SMEs, thereby encouraging smaller enterprises to engage in future tenders and increase their visibility within the public sector market. This alignment with strategic public requirements emphasises opportunities for growth and diversification within the IT services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TfGM Internet Connectivity (Dedicated Internet Access - DIA) 2024

Notice Description

TfGM have a requirement for a sole Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) provider. High speed, resilient internet connectivity is a key enabler for TfGM's Business plan and Digital First strategy as well as being vital for an efficient mobile workforce. TfGM rely on high speed, geographically dispersed, resilient internet connectivity for all IS business-critical systems. These include safety critical CCTV, Azure & AWS cloud connectivity, commercial ticketing system backhaul as well as key connectivity for the Bee Network. TfGM requires provision of the circuits detailed below and a new contract based on 3-year term. TfGM undertook a competition using the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116) Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services to find this supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5e61556-da02-441b-9437-40a6378bb52a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f8063cf-efdd-413e-b2fd-8521501e04fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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