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GMCA 1714 - Solarwinds Observability Monitoring

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for "GMCA 1714 - Solarwinds Observability Monitoring," aimed at acquiring licenses for an infrastructure monitoring tool. This contract falls under the services category and involves the location in Manchester, UK. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, indicating it was below threshold and without competition. The tendering process has been finalized, with the contract commencing on 26th December 2025 and set to end on 25th December 2028. Prosperon Networks Ltd has been awarded this active contract, reflecting the commitment of the Manchester-based authority in harnessing technology for public utilities.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those offering observability and monitoring services. Given the procurement's direct award method, smaller enterprises, similar to the small and medium-sized enterprise Prosperon Networks Ltd, may find competitive advantages in low-threshold contracts or those requiring niche expertise. Organisations operating within the realm of public utilities or those with capabilities in infrastructure management stand to benefit from engaging in such procurement activities. The focus on infrastructure monitoring tools also indicates a growing demand, offering firms an opportunity to expand their technology offerings to public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1714 - Solarwinds Observability Monitoring

Notice Description

Solarwinds infrastructure monitoring tool licensing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006682-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,347 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
26 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PROSPERON NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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