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title: "GMCA 1864 Replacement of Core Data Centre Switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca229776-acea-4dab-9697-c893ed375e50"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# GMCA 1864 Replacement of Core Data Centre Switches

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca229776-acea-4dab-9697-c893ed375e50

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the replacement of core data centre switches, titled "GMCA 1864 Replacement of Core Data Centre Switches". The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in the United Kingdom. The award was secured by VODAFONE LIMITED, and the procurement stage was completed on 2nd April 2026, with the contract period extending from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. This initiative aims to replace existing infrastructure with new switches to mitigate operational and security risks and ensure service resilience.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting and infrastructure support. SMEs in the industry are well-suited to compete, given the specific suitability mentioned. As the switch replacement has been awarded to a large supplier, smaller firms could explore subcontracting possibilities or offer complementary services like maintenance and software development. Businesses with expertise in secure IT infrastructure management and vendor-supported systems will find substantial opportunities to engage and expand within the public sector.

## Notice

The existing switches used within our data centres reach end of vendor support. Operating unsupported core infrastructure presents unacceptable operational and security risks. Replacement is required to maintain service resilience and vendor support. The existing switches were procured under historic arrangements and are now at end of lifecycle. Supply of four switches and 12 months support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2663172a-2d29-411a-bc6b-95a450d27828 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,500 |
| 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 | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2663172a-2d29-411a-bc6b-95a450d27828

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2663172a-2d29-411a-bc6b-95a450d27828
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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