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TfGM Internet Connectivity (Dedicated Internet Access - DIA) 2024

Transport For Greater Manchester

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport For Greater Manchester

Buyer Address: 2 Piccadilly Place, MANCHESTER, M13BG, England

Contact Email: procurement@tfgm.com

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
235800.0 GBP
Published
06 Oct 2025, 12:37
Deadline
05 Dec 2024, 12:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

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.

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Opportunity Context

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