--- title: "Metrolink Communications Network Upgrade Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f01eef4-25ba-4caf-93ab-8881f99df7b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f01eef4-25ba-4caf-93ab-8881f99df7b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f01eef4-25ba-4caf-93ab-8881f99df7b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f01eef4-25ba-4caf-93ab-8881f99df7b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2019-07-04" --- # Metrolink Communications Network Upgrade Project Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f01eef4-25ba-4caf-93ab-8881f99df7b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f01eef4-25ba-4caf-93ab-8881f99df7b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f01eef4-25ba-4caf-93ab-8881f99df7b5.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester is currently inviting tenders for the "Metrolink Communications Network Upgrade Project" located in the North West of England. This procurement process, which is in the tender stage, involves the upgrade of the Metrolink Communications Network with a total budget of £7,000,000. The tender period ends on 14th August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 20th February 2020, running until 31st January 2022. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on networks and telecommunications equipment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in installation services and technical design. Companies that can efficiently deliver the procurement, configuration, and installation of network switches and core stack servers, as well as associated civil works and testing, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms familiar with public transport projects may find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and engage in a substantial public contract. ## Notice TfGM is seeking to procure a Supplier to deliver the Metrolink Communications Network Upgrade Project. The scope of works will include: * The renewal of "core stacks" (servers at Queens Road Metrolink depot and Trafford Metrolink depot with modern equivalents and the replacement of all 170 network switches). * The design of the proposed network upgrade. The design shall be derived from the performance specification and outline conceptual design previously undertaken. * Production of technical strategies, quality and design management plans * The procurement, configuration and installation of new network switches, associated cabling and terminations for each stop. * The procurement, configuration and installation of new core stack servers, associated network software and hardware * The procurement, configuration and installation of new security firewalls for the new network * The works will including civils enabling work which include minor de-vegetation works where required, Installation of concrete troughing and 3 new Under Track Crossings (UTX's) * Installation and Renewal of life expired fibre optic cabling on Altrincham, Bury, Eccles, and City Centre Lines. * This comprises approximately 30km on the Bury lines, 27Km on Altrincham Lines, 11Km on the Eccles lines and 2Km on the City Centre line, to address network resilience issues and single points of failure. * Full and detailed testing and commissioning of the new network. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673a4e24-95e5-4b73-8f26-cb4fd1d8f731 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2019 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673a4e24-95e5-4b73-8f26-cb4fd1d8f731 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673a4e24-95e5-4b73-8f26-cb4fd1d8f731 4th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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