---
title: "TfGM AS400 2025/26 Support and Hosting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052945"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# TfGM AS400 2025/26 Support and Hosting

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052945

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "TfGM AS400 2025/26 Support and Hosting." The industry category for this process is software package and information systems, with an award to Wiz Digital Services Limited, an SME based in Cork, Ireland. The procurement method used was the open procedure, focusing on goods. The contract commenced on 19th December 2025 and has a potential term extension for one additional year, concluding on 18th December 2027. The contract value is £180,000, excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £216,000, and the procurement has proceeded past the award stage, with the contract status now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services and IT infrastructure management, particularly those capable of providing hosting and support services for AS400 systems. The open procedure allows suitable companies, especially SMEs, to compete based on price and quality criteria, with 40% and 60% weightings respectively. Training and proficiency in handling software package systems make this procurement attract a diverse range of IT and digital service providers seeking to expand their clientele into governmental contracts, thereby facilitating growth through public sector engagement.

## Notice

TfGM were looking for a partner to provide AS400 hosting and support services. The chosen supplier will provide both the hosting and the support services required and have the required expertise to manage the TfGM contract to a suitable level. This will be a 1+1 contract term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The single optional extension year may be taken up if the need for the service continues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000125-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WIZ DIGITAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 09:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000125-2026
- 2 Sep 2025 at 10:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053087-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 07:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028630-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000125-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053087-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028630-2025
  30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://tfgm.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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