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TfGM AS400 2025/26 Support and Hosting

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 09:14

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 10:31

Tender

30 May 2025 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "TfGM AS400 2025/26 Support and Hosting." The industry category for this process is software package and information systems, with an award to Wiz Digital Services Limited, an SME based in Cork, Ireland. The procurement method used was the open procedure, focusing on goods. The contract commenced on 19th December 2025 and has a potential term extension for one additional year, concluding on 18th December 2027. The contract value is £180,000, excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £216,000, and the procurement has proceeded past the award stage, with the contract status now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services and IT infrastructure management, particularly those capable of providing hosting and support services for AS400 systems. The open procedure allows suitable companies, especially SMEs, to compete based on price and quality criteria, with 40% and 60% weightings respectively. Training and proficiency in handling software package systems make this procurement attract a diverse range of IT and digital service providers seeking to expand their clientele into governmental contracts, thereby facilitating growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

TfGM AS400 2025/26 Support and Hosting

Notice Description

TfGM were looking for a partner to provide AS400 hosting and support services. The chosen supplier will provide both the hosting and the support services required and have the required expertise to manage the TfGM contract to a suitable level. This will be a 1+1 contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The single optional extension year may be taken up if the need for the service continues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052945
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000125-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WIZ DIGITAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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