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title: "TfGM ITS Mobile Data 2023"
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# TfGM ITS Mobile Data 2023

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b362fc89-9c03-4055-acb0-b3046b25efaa

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has completed the awarding process for the tender titled "TfGM ITS Mobile Data 2023". This procurement, classified under the industry category for SIM cards (CPV code 31712112), aimed to provide data SIMs for monitoring and management of key road networks and extended transport infrastructures. The awarded contract, valued at £95,000, involves the procurement method of a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the CCS Network Services 3 framework RM6116 - Lot 3a. Vodafone Limited was selected again as the supplier, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2023 and ending on 14th July 2026. The project location is based in Manchester, specifically postal code M1 3BG.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in telecommunications services, IoT, and Smart City solutions. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit from such engagements considering the targeted call-off procurement framework. The project's scope and budget can spur growth in smart infrastructure and connectivity, offering businesses engaged in data communication services a chance to secure a prestigious contract with a key public authority like Transport for Greater Manchester.

## Notice

TfGM required a supplier to provide data SIMs that will allow for communications to TfGM's on-street assets to continue. Facilitating the collection of data will allow for the continued monitoring and management of the Key Road Network (KRN) and the extended highway and cycling and walking networks as well. The current provider was Vodafone and it was agreed to select Vodafone for the contract again and to utilise the CCS Network Services 3 framework RM6116 - Lot 3a loT and Smart Cities (Smart shared and connected spaces) to do so.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ddacfa6-2da1-4d77-9a1e-cff8ebc598fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 14 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712112 - SIM cards

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ddacfa6-2da1-4d77-9a1e-cff8ebc598fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ddacfa6-2da1-4d77-9a1e-cff8ebc598fb
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com

## Provenance

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