--- title: "IT Hardware and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0507f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0507f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0507f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0507f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-04-25" --- # IT Hardware and Associated Services Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0507f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0507f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0507f6.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "IT Hardware and Associated Services." This initiative, primarily managed by the Greater Manchester Police, focuses on refreshing desktop and laptop equipment along with related software and ancillary services. The planned procurement, identified as contract A1168, targets the IT equipment sector and will serve the Greater Manchester area. The procurement stage is set to commence in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, with the delivery of goods anticipated from 21st April 2026 onwards. The contract may extend up to 2030 and includes potential use of existing frameworks or tender processes, under the regulations of either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act. Interested parties have until the notice date of 1st December 2025 to prepare for future announcements. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware, software solutions, and assistive technology. Companies that can supply and manage large volumes of computer-related equipment, as classified under CPV code 30230000, will find this contract particularly pertinent. Organisations with expertise in staging progressive hardware rollouts and servicing end-of-life technology products will be well-suited to compete. The procurement is expected to not only provide business growth opportunities through direct sales but also enhance partnerships with the Greater Manchester Police's broader network, accessible via the Bluelight eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight. Businesses should ensure they are registered with this platform to effectively participate in upcoming tender submissions. ## Notice Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is intending to procure a contract for IT Hardware and Associated Services, A1168. The contract will provide a refresh of desktop and laptop equipment and the provision of associated software and ancillaries. It may also be used to refresh specific items of hardware that are end of life during the term of the contract including the ability to procure Assistive Technology. GMP is anticipating that it will refresh the laptop estate from 2026 onward, the refresh is expected to take a progressive rollout approach. Delivery of goods is likely to be across the whole of Greater Manchester. It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in quarter 3 of the 2025/2026 financial year. GMP is currently consider options with respect to using an existing framework (under either the 2015 or 2023 Procurement Act regulations) or a tender. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements. Any tender/business opportunities for Greater Manchester Police are advertised on our 'Bluelight' Emergency Services eTendering system, Sell2Bluelight, which is also used by other Bluelight organisations. A new guidance document for Suppliers using Sell2Bluelight (In-Tend) has been created and is available via the below link. This guide will help with registration, how to view and submit tenders, and deal with correspondence. https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Whilst the Contracting Authority is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this contract will be tendered and managed by the Greater Manchester Police. Should you require any further information on this contract please email procurement@gmp.police.uk and include A1168 IT Hardware and Associated Services in the header. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017160-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment ## Release History - 25 Apr 2025 at 17:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017160-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017160-2025 25th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmp.police.uk - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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