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MapInfo Software Licence 2025

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed a procurement process for a "MapInfo Software Licence 2025", involving the maintenance of MapInfo software over two years. The key organisation behind this procurement is Transport for Greater Manchester, located at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, and it falls within the public authority - sub-central government category. The main procurement category is goods, specifically geographic information systems. The procurement process, characterised by a below-threshold method, reached the award stage on 26th January 2026, and the contract duration spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027.

The completion of this tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for firms specialising in geographic information systems, particularly those offering software solutions. Businesses such as SMEs involved in similar niches, like the awarded MAPCHESTER LTD, are well-suited to competitively bid for such tenders. Engaging in these procurement processes allows businesses to strengthen their portfolios, gain significant market experience, and expand their service reach in the Greater Manchester area and potentially beyond, as there is a demand for consistent innovation and software support in public transport management systems.

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Notice Title

MapInfo Software Licence 2025

Notice Description

Two year MapInfo software maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ebf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006733-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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

MAPCHESTER

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