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title: "Network Carrier Services"
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# Network Carrier Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c03ee3f-6b09-4fa5-98e6-e041e89cb9bd

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a procurement process for Network Carrier Services, primarily for the Greater Manchester Police (GMP). This service will support and maintain the networking and connectivity infrastructure essential for the operation of CCTV and ANPR systems. The contract, with an estimated annual value between £300,000 and £450,000, will run for a maximum of five years, including a fixed term of three years with an option for the remaining two years. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 24th October 2017, concluding on 23rd October 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and security services sectors, particularly those equipped to deliver networking infrastructure and related support services. Companies that specialise in closed-circuit television and surveillance systems, as well as those capable of supplying and maintaining communication equipment, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the contract's focus on service delivery to GMP, firms should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with strict service delivery standards and performance metrics.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as the contracting authority are seeking for a suitable service provider to support and maintain the networking and connectivity infrastructure required for the operation of CCTV and ANPR systems. The Authority shall purchase an application hosting service from the successful supplier. The Supplier is responsible for supplying and installing the service in such a way that it can be accessed by GMP via the internet. The Supplier will also be responsible for purchasing and maintaining any equipment required to achieve this as specified within the tender specification. The new contract duration will be for a maximum of 5 years, 3 of which will be on a fixed term basis. The remaining 2 years will be based on a 1+1 option and is subject to the service provider being able to deliver and maintain the services and performance for GMP. Service providers wishing to bid for the services must first register on the Blue Light portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT followed by downloading the tender documents. Bidders are advised not to communicate with any other persons at GMP Police concerning this tender about this exercise. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from this procurement process. Tenderers should note that whilst the "Customer" is GMCA, the goods/services are essentially being delivered to GMP who will be the main users of the goods/services. Therefore the Chief Constable of GMP will be given equal rights to the GMCA to enforce the provisions of the Contract, under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. Bidders are invited to study the requirements outlined in the tender documents and provide their best bid to meet the needs identified. Contract value is estimated between PS300,000 to PS450,000 per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4db2cda-0b27-48eb-95d8-690b8346a2b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2017 - 23 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,350,000 |
| 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 - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M40 5BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Harpurhey |
| Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M24 SEVEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras
- 32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system
- 32323500 - Video-surveillance system
- 34114200 - Police cars
- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 75241100 - Police services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 23:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4db2cda-0b27-48eb-95d8-690b8346a2b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4db2cda-0b27-48eb-95d8-690b8346a2b2
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20623&B=BLUELIGHT
  https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by Greater Manchester Combined Authority as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police. This is a competitive procurement using the Open Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT

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