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TfGM Internet Connectivity (Dedicated Internet Access - DIA) 2024

Authority: Transport For Greater Manchester

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (72000000)
Published contract value£235,800Exc. VAT
Contract ends 31 Mar 2028
Contract starts 1 Apr 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

TfGM have a requirement for a sole Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) provider.

High speed, resilient internet connectivity is a key enabler for TfGM's Business plan and Digital First strategy as well as being vital for an efficient mobile workforce. TfGM rely on high speed, geographically dispersed, resilient internet connectivity for all IS business-critical systems. These include safety critical CCTV, Azure & AWS cloud

connectivity, commercial ticketing system backhaul as well as key connectivity for the Bee Network.

TfGM requires provision of the circuits detailed below and a new contract based on 3-year term.

TfGM undertook a competition using the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116) Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services to find this supplier.

Published procurement details

Framework cited in notice
Network Services 3 · RM6116
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
2024 / 310
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
M1 3BG

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    24 Jan 2025
  2. Contract starts
    1 Apr 2025
  3. Notice published
    6 Oct 2025
  4. Contract ends
    31 Mar 2028

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Suppliers named on the notice

  • VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITEDSupplier Bartley Way Hook Hampshire RG27 9UP GB
    Identifier
    01785381 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (1)

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Notices published for this procedure

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Notice language
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Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-c5e61556-da02-441b-9437-40a6378bb52a-2025-10-06T13:37:02+01:00
Published
6 Oct 2025
Latest update
6 Oct 2025
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-c5e61556-da02-441b-9437-40a6378bb52a
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-c5e61556-da02-441b-9437-40a6378bb52a-1