--- title: "Greater Manchester Local Full Fibre Network Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f0101b8-7393-4877-8609-08e98ab031b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f0101b8-7393-4877-8609-08e98ab031b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0101b8-7393-4877-8609-08e98ab031b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0101b8-7393-4877-8609-08e98ab031b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2019-04-12" --- # Greater Manchester Local Full Fibre Network Programme Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f0101b8-7393-4877-8609-08e98ab031b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f0101b8-7393-4877-8609-08e98ab031b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0101b8-7393-4877-8609-08e98ab031b2.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is undertaking the Greater Manchester Local Full Fibre Network Programme, aimed at enhancing ICT services in the region. This procurement falls within the network equipment industry category, specifically targeting services such as the design, implementation, and maintenance of a dedicated fibre connectivity system for over 1,300 public sector assets across Greater Manchester. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 13 May 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 30 September 2019 and will extend for four years, concluding on 30 September 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £33 million, with a minimum value of £13 million, and the procurement method is classified as selective, using a negotiated procedure. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in fibre-optic materials, network equipment, and ancillary telecommunications construction services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions for public sector implementations will be well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the critical infrastructure of Greater Manchester while also expanding their portfolios and client bases within the public sector. ## Notice The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the LAs across GM currently run ICT services over a combination of WAN's utilising a wide range of underlying connectivity circuits. To improve the value, flexibility, and future-proofing of these arrangements, the LAs are looking to procure the design, implementation, maintenance and support, including a minimum 20 year right of use of dark fibre connectivity, or dark fibre virtual equivalent circuits. This will provide unlimited capacity dedicated fibre connectivity to as many LA public sites and assets in the region. The LAs will continue to be able to procure their WAN connectivity through existing Suppliers when required. These services will be delivered over the connectivity achieved through this contract. As a guide the LFFN Programme will connect over 1300 public sector assets by full fibre, inc over 600 public buildings and sites, 33 F&RS sites and 700 UTMC assets and will be funded through Government Grant and local contributions. It is proposed that a Framework Agreement will be established with up to 2 suppliers. A single supplier will be awarded to each framework lot. At the same time simultaneous confirmed contracts will be awarded to the supplier, for each Contracting Authority within each framework lot. The procurement will be a competitive procedure with Negotiation and further details will be defined in the Contract Notice. The evaluation criteria will be a combination of qualitative and commercial submissions, including maximising the potential number of sites to be connected across Greater Manchester. In summary there will be a supplier selection process, followed by an invitation to submit initial tenders for up to 5 shortlisted tenderers. Following further evaluation, up to 3 tenderers may then be invited to further negotiation sessions and a final revised tender will then be requested and evaluated before award. The contract is anticipated to commence in September 2019 and works will be delivered such that the Government funding contributions are required to be expended before 31.3.2021, with Local Authority match contribution completing thereafter. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c79340-44f9-4801-b100-cb3d833f44ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 32420000 - Network equipment - 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials - 45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines - 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications - 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2019 at 20:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c79340-44f9-4801-b100-cb3d833f44ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c79340-44f9-4801-b100-cb3d833f44ec 12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fa3ebe67-fe55-e911-80f3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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