--- title: "GMCA 475 Co Location Space & Power" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03274a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03274a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03274a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03274a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-03-29" --- # GMCA 475 Co Location Space & Power Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03274a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03274a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03274a.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently conducting a tender process for the project titled "GMCA 475 Co Location Space & Power," aimed at enhancing IT services within the Greater Manchester region. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, the Internet, and support. The procurement is at the tender stage, with bids closing on 29 April 2022. Successful firms will contribute to a significant project that includes the installation of a new gigabit network built on the Greater Manchester Local Full Fibre Network, with an estimated value of £400,000 and a contract duration of 3600 days, with renewal options available. This tender presents a strategic opportunity for IT service providers specialising in network infrastructure and telecommunications. Businesses that excel in designing, building, and operating digital network solutions will find this tender particularly relevant, especially those with experience in collaborative projects and fibre infrastructure services. By participating, these companies could not only secure contracts but also strengthen their presence in the Greater Manchester region, contributing to the broader goal of advancing digital connectivity and infrastructure in urban areas. ## Notice When Greater Manchester's Digital Blueprint was launched in February 2020 it included a specific ambition to Extend Our World Class Digital Infrastructure as a cross cutting enabler to underpin the city regions economic and social ambitions. A key element of this has been the GM Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) "anchor tenancy" programme that is in the final stages of laying up to 2,700km of new fibre infrastructure across Greater Manchester leveraging DCMS funding plus investment from GMCA(FRS), TFGM and seven of the councils. This work will be complete by early 2022/23 and will connect approx. 1,600 public sites drive fibre into new areas of Greater Manchester. 'Lighting' the fibre is the next step, each of the public sector organisations that are part of the LFFN anchor tenancy programmes operate their own networks. Recognising that LFFN is providing a shared fibre infrastructure, in 2020 several of the partners considered the option for jointly procuring network services across the fibre infrastructure for their own organisational needs and to take advantage of the economies of scale. A set of options were considered and it was agreed to collaboratively light the fibre with other LFFN partners giving high speed gigabit access to the GM region and all public sector bodies, by implementing a next generation, software-defined, integrated gigabit network. Early in 2021 Bury, Oldham and Rochdale and Stockport Councils plus TFGM and GMCA(FRS) went to market to select a partner to design, build and operate the GM One Network via a competitive dialogue process. A preferred supplier was selected in December and GMCA are working with the preferred supplier with a view to signing contracts and commencing the project early in April. The core network will be a segment routed network transport that that will be delivered on top of the LFFN network covering 33 BT exchanges and 2 Co Location sites around the Greater Manchester region. This ITT is for the provision of Co Location space and power to house the equipment required to support the operational management of the GM One Network and interconnect to the Internet and other external services. The requirements are detailed in Section 3 of this document. ### Lot Information Lot 1 When Greater Manchester's Digital Blueprint was launched in February 2020 it included a specific ambition to Extend Our World Class Digital Infrastructure as a cross cutting enabler to underpin the city regions economic and social ambitions. A key element of this has been the GM Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) "anchor tenancy" programme that is in the final stages of laying up to 2,700km of new fibre infrastructure across Greater Manchester leveraging DCMS funding plus investment from GMCA(FRS), TFGM and seven of the councils. This work will be complete by early 2022/23 and will connect approx. 1,600 public sites drive fibre into new areas of Greater Manchester. 'Lighting' the fibre is the next step, each of the public sector organisations that are part of the LFFN anchor tenancy programmes operate their own networks. Recognising that LFFN is providing a shared fibre infrastructure, in 2020 several of the partners considered the option for jointly procuring network services across the fibre infrastructure for their own organisational needs and to take advantage of the economies of scale. A set of options were considered and it was agreed to collaboratively light the fibre with other LFFN partners giving high speed gigabit access to the GM region and all public sector bodies, by implementing a next generation, software-defined, integrated gigabit network. Early in 2021 Bury, Oldham and Rochdale and Stockport Councils plus TFGM and GMCA(FRS) went to market to select a partner to design, build and operate the GM One Network via a competitive dialogue process. A preferred supplier was selected in December and GMCA are working with the preferred supplier with a view to signing contracts and commencing the project early in April. The core network will be a segment routed network transport that that will be delivered on top of the LFFN network covering 33 BT exchanges and 2 Co Location sites around the Greater Manchester region. This ITT is for the provision of Co Location space and power to house the equipment required to support the operational management of the GM One Network and interconnect to the Internet and other external services. The requirements are detailed in Section 3 of this document. Additional information: When Greater Manchester's Digital Blueprint was launched in February 2020 it included a specific ambition to Extend Our World Class Digital Infrastructure as a cross cutting enabler to underpin the city regions economic and social ambitions. A key element of this has been the GM Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) "anchor tenancy" programme that is in the final stages of laying up to 2,700km of new fibre infrastructure across Greater Manchester leveraging DCMS funding plus investment from GMCA(FRS), TFGM and seven of the councils. This work will be complete by early 2022/23 and will connect approx. 1,600 public sites drive fibre into new areas of Greater Manchester. 'Lighting' the fibre is the next step, each of the public sector organisations that are part of the LFFN anchor tenancy programmes operate their own networks. Recognising that LFFN is providing a shared fibre infrastructure, in 2020 several of the partners considered the option for jointly procuring network services across the fibre infrastructure for their own organisational needs and to take advantage of the economies of scale. A set of options were considered and it was agreed to collaboratively light the fibre with other LFFN partners giving high speed gigabit access to the GM region and all public sector bodies, by implementing a next generation, software-defined, integrated gigabit network. Early in 2021 Bury, Oldham and Rochdale and Stockport Councils plus TFGM and GMCA(FRS) went to market to select a partner to design, build and operate the GM One Network via a competitive dialogue process. A preferred supplier was selected in December and GMCA are working with the preferred supplier with a view to signing contracts and commencing the project early in April. The core network will be a segment routed network transport that that will be delivered on top of the LFFN network covering 33 BT exchanges and 2 Co Location sites around the Greater Manchester region. This ITT is for the provision of Co Location space and power to house the equipment required to support the operational management of the GM One Network and interconnect to the Internet and other external services. The requirements are detailed in Section 3 of this document. Renewal: 2 contract extension options 1x 36 months then further option to extend for 1x 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008368-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Mar 2022 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008368-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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