--- title: "Network Cabling Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0328334-1561-43bb-af93-70d30acece8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0328334-1561-43bb-af93-70d30acece8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0328334-1561-43bb-af93-70d30acece8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0328334-1561-43bb-af93-70d30acece8f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Network Cabling Services Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0328334-1561-43bb-af93-70d30acece8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0328334-1561-43bb-af93-70d30acece8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0328334-1561-43bb-af93-70d30acece8f.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Network Cabling Services" under the Computer network services category. This process is in the tender stage and was published on 21st February 2025. The contract entails the supply, commissioning, installation, termination, and testing of structured data cabling in various buildings within the Greater Manchester area and additional Counter Terrorism Policing North West sites. The procurement process is open with an end date for tenders on 28th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to begin on 6th May 2025 and conclude on 5th May 2027. The project value ranges from £375,000 to £475,000 GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs within the IT services sector capable of providing consultancy, software development, and network support. Businesses with expertise in optical fibre, copper telecoms, and network equipment installation are well-suited for competing. Winning this contract would not only bolster a firm's portfolio but also enhance its reputation by contributing to high-security projects fostering regional safety and development. GMP's commitment to a detailed and stringent tendering process ensures that participating businesses must meet high standards of quality and reliability, making this a prestigious and lucrative opportunity for qualified bidders. ## Notice This contract is for the supply, commissioning, installation, termination and testing of structured data cabling in a wide range of buildings belonging to The Authority, within the Greater Manchester area, and for the same services to a number of Counter Terrorism Policing North West site, in Greater Manchester and the wider North West region, as well as temporary sites within Greater Manchester where The Authority may be required to operate for a period of time. There is a requirement to undertake ad-hoc site surveys for installation of cabling when requested by The Authority. The requirement will adhere to current cable specifications as defined by the Authority and include Optical fibre (blown, single and multicore), copper telecoms and the installation of cable trays, cabinets (server and network), patch panels and cable distribution within the racks. Additional information: This tender process is being conducted through the in-tend e-tendering portal. It can take up to two working days for the in-tend Technical Team to respond to any technical enquires. The Authority will not be liable for any technical difficulties encountered by bidders and the closing date and time will be strictly adhered to. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e88d8c-2ec3-48aa-b1c0-7fb294a52a21 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 5 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £475,000 | | 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 POLICE | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M11 2NS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e88d8c-2ec3-48aa-b1c0-7fb294a52a21 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e88d8c-2ec3-48aa-b1c0-7fb294a52a21 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gmppolice/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmp.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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