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GMCA 1513 - Cisco EA Hardware and support

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Jul 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a direct award procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 1513 - Cisco EA Hardware and support." This procurement was aimed at acquiring replacement Cisco network hardware and licences, alongside support services, to enhance the newly purchased control room solution expected to operate by 2026. The tender fell under the IT services industry category and carried a value of £202,676. Although the contracting process is now complete, the award was made to Vodafone, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2025 and set to conclude by 31st May 2026. This project targets a broad geographical scope, including the UK and various international regions, reflecting the expansive technological infrastructure needs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience and capacity to offer robust support and hardware solutions. Companies providing technical consultancy, software development, or network infrastructure services would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. Additionally, businesses looking for contracts extending beyond domestic markets can find potential in tenders with such a wide delivery scope, which includes the United Kingdom and additional overseas territories.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1513 - Cisco EA Hardware and support

Notice Description

Th procurement of replacement Cisco network hardware / licences and support help with the delivering of the newly purchased control room solution that is due to be completed in 2026. The purchase will enable the solution to work side by side the current software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e106e216-a0dc-4f2c-b585-3df387a4d90d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a259c6-10dc-4882-8047-2da8e5208108
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£202,676 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£202,676 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Alicia Slominska
Contact Email
alicia.slominska@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
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
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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