# GMCA 1431 5G Innovation Region - Advance Wireless Traffic Corridor

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Connexin UK Ltd
- Award value: £42,171
- Tender value: £42,171
- Award date: 26 March 2025
- Published: 2 April 2025
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b4acbafe-a93b-47e1-a29a-b7c7fcae5c04-837881
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43eff4a3-4046-43ba-971f-7ca5087b1cf0

## Description

To deploy sensor network infrastructure across a target area in Greater Manchester, connected to the GM One Fibre Network\. This is designed to demonstrate the value of wireless technologies \(LoRaWAN and Wi-Fi\) working with the GM1 Network\. Through a limited deployment of LoRaWAN Gateways and Wi-Fi Routers, Connexin will configure the network to facilitate several priority use cases directly and indirectly related to transport infrastructure\. Wi-Fi Network Installation: The proposal is to install 5 Wi-Fi access points at strategic locations in Hindley to serve the public\. These access points will support dual network functionalities, providing a secure network for specific users and a separate public Wi-Fi, ensuring both security and accessibility\. LoRaWAN Gateway Installation: To support smart sensor connectivity, 2 LoRaWAN gateways will be installed at optimal points for maximum coverage of low-power IoT devices\. These gateways will enable real-time data transmission, allowing city planners and administrators to effectively monitor and manage sensor-based applications\. IoT Sensors: A limited selection of sensing devices will be deployed and connected to the network infrastructure, to demonstrate potential data points useful to the Traffic Corridor Project

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4acbafe-a93b-47e1-a29a-b7c7fcae5c04-837881)