Tender

Network Carrier Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE

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Tender

11 Jul 2017 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Police, is undertaking a tender process for 'Network Carrier Services' aimed at enhancing the networking and connectivity infrastructure for CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 9th August 2017. The anticipated contract duration is for up to five years, starting from 1st October 2017, with an estimated annual contract value between £300,000 and £360,000. The services are to be delivered in the North West of England, focusing on closed-circuit television and police equipment.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the telecommunications and surveillance sectors, particularly those offering services related to networking infrastructure, CCTV solutions, and system maintenance. Companies capable of meeting the technical requirements specified in the tender documents will have the potential for growth by aligning their services with the needs of GMCA and GMP. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract’s structure supports competitive bidding from diverse service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Carrier Services

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as the contracting authority are seeking for a suitable service provider to support and maintain the networking and connectivity infrastructure required for the operation of CCTV and ANPR systems. The Authority shall purchase an application hosting service from the successful supplier. The Supplier is responsible for supplying and installing the service in such a way that it can be accessed by GMP via the internet. The Supplier will also be responsible for purchasing and maintaining any equipment required to achieve this as specified within the tender specification. The new contract duration will be for a maximum of 5 years, 3 of which will be on a fixed term basis. The remaining 2 years will be based on a 1+1 option and is subject to the service provider being able to deliver and maintain the services and performance for GMP. Service providers wishing to bid for the services must first register on the Blue Light portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT followed by downloading the tender documents. Bidders are advised not to communicate with any other persons at GMP Police concerning this tender about this exercise. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from this procurement process. Tenderers should note that whilst the "Customer" is GMCA, the goods/services are essentially being delivered to GMP who will be the main users of the goods/services. Therefore the Chief Constable of GMP will be given equal rights to the GMCA to enforce the provisions of the Contract, under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. Bidders are invited to study the requirements outlined in the tender documents and provide their best bid to meet the needs identified.Contract value is estimated between PS300,000 to PS360,000 per annum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbca18d6-6604-4655-bf5f-8b13de87e354
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras

32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system

32323500 - Video-surveillance system

34114200 - Police cars

35200000 - Police equipment

75241100 - Police services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M40 5BP
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Harpurhey
Westminster Constituency
Blackley and Middleton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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