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

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b19cbd83-466b-47db-a554-bdbe1bde96c4

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded a direct procurement contract for "4 MNO 4G/5G Router Public Sector Device/Connectivity - Wigan MBC" to Virgin Media Business Limited. This procurement falls under the office and computing machinery category, specifically targeting telecommunications equipment. The contract, valued at £80,510, focuses on providing 4G/5G Netgear routers under the GMCA 5GIR SDN Project. This initiative aims to improve connectivity across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the wider United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st November 2024 to 31st January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and networking sectors, particularly those offering advanced connectivity solutions. Virgin Media Business Limited, as the supplier, will deliver the essential connectivity devices that public sector bodies require to enhance their digital infrastructure. Companies with expertise in providing robust 4G/5G hardware and related support services are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with public sector entities seeking technological upgrades. This procurement illustrates the growing demand for innovative tech solutions within the public sector, offering substantial growth prospects for capable suppliers.

## 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 framework call off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f49651-8ec1-48d6-868a-b2db5b41713c |
| 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 | £80,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,510 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f49651-8ec1-48d6-868a-b2db5b41713c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f49651-8ec1-48d6-868a-b2db5b41713c
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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