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title: "GMCA 1513 - Cisco EA Hardware and support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# GMCA 1513 - Cisco EA Hardware and support

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e106e216-a0dc-4f2c-b585-3df387a4d90d

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a direct award procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 1513 - Cisco EA Hardware and support." This procurement was aimed at acquiring replacement Cisco network hardware and licences, alongside support services, to enhance the newly purchased control room solution expected to operate by 2026. The tender fell under the IT services industry category and carried a value of £202,676. Although the contracting process is now complete, the award was made to Vodafone, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2025 and set to conclude by 31st May 2026. This project targets a broad geographical scope, including the UK and various international regions, reflecting the expansive technological infrastructure needs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience and capacity to offer robust support and hardware solutions. Companies providing technical consultancy, software development, or network infrastructure services would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. Additionally, businesses looking for contracts extending beyond domestic markets can find potential in tenders with such a wide delivery scope, which includes the United Kingdom and additional overseas territories.

## Notice

Th procurement of replacement Cisco network hardware / licences and support help with the delivering of the newly purchased control room solution that is due to be completed in 2026. The purchase will enable the solution to work side by side the current software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a259c6-10dc-4882-8047-2da8e5208108 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £202,676 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £202,676 |
| 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

- 9 Jul 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a259c6-10dc-4882-8047-2da8e5208108

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a259c6-10dc-4882-8047-2da8e5208108
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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