This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the purchase of ICT hardware and software under the title "GMCA 2059 ICT hardware & software procurement." The procurement was conducted using a limited competitive method in line with the Public Authorities (PA23) regulations, specifically employing a 3-quote process. This tender falls under the goods category, particularly focusing on software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded to VitrX Limited, with the agreement period extending from 20th June 2026 to 20th July 2026. The total contract value is £49,577.40, with a net amount of £41,314.50, in GBP. This procurement took place primarily in the UK region, specifically targeting sub-central government public authorities.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the ICT sector, particularly those capable of supplying hardware and software solutions. Companies similar to VitrX Limited, which are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) within the UK and experienced in delivering comprehensive software packages and support systems, would find this type of procurement process beneficial for business growth. The limited competition approach facilitates smaller enterprises to compete effectively, thereby enhancing their market presence within governmental ICT infrastructures. Businesses looking to expand their reach in public sector contracts should closely monitor similar opportunities to leverage their technical expertise and strategic positioning within industry-specific markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMCA 2059 ICT hardware & software procurement

Notice Description

The purchase of ICT hardware & software. Route to Market = 3 quote process in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067057-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,314 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VITRX

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc76-2026-07-16T09:47:15+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-16T09:47:15+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc76",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXBN-3793-LCTQ",
            "name": "Greater Manchester Combined Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXBN-3793-LCTQ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "56 Oxford Street",
                "locality": "Manchester",
                "postalCode": "M1 6EU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD33"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-07277068",
            "name": "VitrX Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "07277068"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PNRP-8968-DGML"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit C2a Comet Studios De Havilland Court",
                "locality": "Amersham",
                "postalCode": "HP7 0PX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "vohanlon@vitrx.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PXBN-3793-LCTQ",
        "name": "Greater Manchester Combined Authority"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "GMCA 2059",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "GMCA 2059 ICT hardware & software procurement",
        "description": "The purchase of ICT hardware & software. Route to Market = 3 quote process in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-07277068",
                    "name": "VitrX Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "48000000",
                            "description": "Software package and information systems"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-20T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-07-20T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 49577.4,
                "amount": 41314.5,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "067057-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067057-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-16T09:47:15+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}