---
title: "GMCA 1569 EA - Cisco Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d27f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-23"
---

# GMCA 1569 EA - Cisco Agreement

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d27f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1569 EA - Cisco Agreement" focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement falls under the services category with the procurement location identified as UKD3. This process is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 25th June 2026. While the procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication, this was facilitated through a Direct Award via the CCS framework. The awarded contract involves a 36-month subscription for Cisco EA 3.0 bundle licensing, incorporating various Cisco products essential for corporate and operational environments.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those familiar with Cisco products and bundled offerings. Large enterprises like Vodafone Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited due to their capacity to handle comprehensive licensing agreements and integration of advanced network solutions. Businesses equipped to leverage existing frameworks and skilled in direct award procedures could find significant potential for growth by exploring similar opportunities through established networks such as the UK's CCS framework services.

## Notice

The Cisco estate underpins critical network, security and connectivity services across corporate and operational environments. EA is a renewal purchase covering Cisco EA 3.0 bundle licensing over a 36-month subscription term, including Cisco DNA Switching, Cisco DNA Wireless, Cisco Secure Firewall and Cisco Identity Services Engine components.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement through the CCS framework service 3 Framework, Direct Award call off using Vodafone as the reseller of Cisco equipment.

### Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award from CCS Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069942-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £482,553 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069942-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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