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title: "MNO 4G/5G Router Public Sector Device/Connectivity"
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# MNO 4G/5G Router Public Sector Device/Connectivity

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fabb8ea-6552-4ab5-89a7-8f06163d9435

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for the supply of 4G/5G routers under the title "MNO 4G/5G Router Public Sector Device/Connectivity". This tender falls under the industry categories of office and computing machinery, electrical machinery, and telecommunications equipment. The procurement method used was a direct award to Virgin Media Business Limited, with the contract beginning on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st January 2025. The total contract value is £46,065, and deliveries are to be made within the United Kingdom, specifically to locations in England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of telecommunications equipment, particularly those specialising in 4G/5G technology. Companies that can provide high-quality, reliable networking solutions for public sector use could greatly benefit from such contracts. Although this procurement was awarded directly, understanding the requirements and timelines of such government projects can help businesses identify potential partnerships and enhance their market strategies within the public sector.

## Notice

The GMCA 5GIR SDN Project SIM contract is a device only procurement with standard manufactures support. The product is a 4G/5G Netgear router available form the VMO2 Public Sector Device RM6261 via Direct Award call off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/975a6e89-c19d-4d8a-a0a9-082d69a79a46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,065 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/975a6e89-c19d-4d8a-a0a9-082d69a79a46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/975a6e89-c19d-4d8a-a0a9-082d69a79a46
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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