--- title: "Network Carrier Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f95da81c-1b94-46f4-bf23-589a05c36c47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f95da81c-1b94-46f4-bf23-589a05c36c47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f95da81c-1b94-46f4-bf23-589a05c36c47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f95da81c-1b94-46f4-bf23-589a05c36c47.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE" published: "2017-07-11" --- # Network Carrier Services Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f95da81c-1b94-46f4-bf23-589a05c36c47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f95da81c-1b94-46f4-bf23-589a05c36c47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f95da81c-1b94-46f4-bf23-589a05c36c47.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Police, is undertaking a tender process for 'Network Carrier Services' aimed at enhancing the networking and connectivity infrastructure for CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 9th August 2017. The anticipated contract duration is for up to five years, starting from 1st October 2017, with an estimated annual contract value between £300,000 and £360,000. The services are to be delivered in the North West of England, focusing on closed-circuit television and police equipment. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the telecommunications and surveillance sectors, particularly those offering services related to networking infrastructure, CCTV solutions, and system maintenance. Companies capable of meeting the technical requirements specified in the tender documents will have the potential for growth by aligning their services with the needs of GMCA and GMP. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract’s structure supports competitive bidding from diverse service providers. ## Notice Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as the contracting authority are seeking for a suitable service provider to support and maintain the networking and connectivity infrastructure required for the operation of CCTV and ANPR systems. The Authority shall purchase an application hosting service from the successful supplier. The Supplier is responsible for supplying and installing the service in such a way that it can be accessed by GMP via the internet. The Supplier will also be responsible for purchasing and maintaining any equipment required to achieve this as specified within the tender specification. The new contract duration will be for a maximum of 5 years, 3 of which will be on a fixed term basis. The remaining 2 years will be based on a 1+1 option and is subject to the service provider being able to deliver and maintain the services and performance for GMP. Service providers wishing to bid for the services must first register on the Blue Light portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT followed by downloading the tender documents. Bidders are advised not to communicate with any other persons at GMP Police concerning this tender about this exercise. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from this procurement process. Tenderers should note that whilst the "Customer" is GMCA, the goods/services are essentially being delivered to GMP who will be the main users of the goods/services. Therefore the Chief Constable of GMP will be given equal rights to the GMCA to enforce the provisions of the Contract, under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. Bidders are invited to study the requirements outlined in the tender documents and provide their best bid to meet the needs identified.Contract value is estimated between PS300,000 to PS360,000 per annum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbca18d6-6604-4655-bf5f-8b13de87e354 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | 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 COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M40 5BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Harpurhey | | Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras - 32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system - 32323500 - Video-surveillance system - 34114200 - Police cars - 35200000 - Police equipment - 75241100 - Police services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2017 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbca18d6-6604-4655-bf5f-8b13de87e354 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbca18d6-6604-4655-bf5f-8b13de87e354 11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20623&B=BLUELIGHT https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572 This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by Greater Manchester Combined Authority as the Contracting Authority for Greater Manchester Police. 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