---
title: "In building mobile phone coverage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061038"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-27"
---

# In building mobile phone coverage

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061038

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for "In building mobile phone coverage" at the Greater Manchester Police Force Headquarters. Categorised under telecommunications services, this contract is positioned within the services industry. The procurement was executed directly via GMP's exemption process, in line with GMP Contract Standing Orders, and without open competition. The contract was signed on 23 October 2025 and spans until 23 October 2028. Vodafone Limited has been entrusted with delivering the services, overseeing improvements in internal mobile phone reception capabilities across the specified location in the United Kingdom's UKD3 region.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for large telecommunications firms skilled in enhancing mobile coverage solutions. The procurement, although concluded via a direct process, highlights demands for technical services, enabling companies adept in similar domains to explore potential future engagements. Businesses with expertise in delivering large-scale coverage improvements, especially those involving intricate infrastructure settings like police headquarters, would find this sector ripe for exploration. Such contracts often call for robust delivery capability and an understanding of public procurement nuances, offering a potential pathway for growth and sector credibility.

## Notice

In building mobile phone coverage at Force Headquarters. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007319-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,000 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 17:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007319-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007319-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.police.uk
- http://www.vodafone.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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