Scope
Description
Following the implementation of bus franchising across Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), is seeking an Operator to provide bus passenger services for the Farnworth Small Franchise from March 2027, with an estimated Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR) of 7.
Note the scope, figures, dates, and contract or framework durations included in this Notice are provisional only, and are subject to funding approvals and governance approvals, and may be subject to change as the requirement developments.
TfGM reserves the right to vary or cancel this notice at any point as the project develops.
TfGM use the e-tendering portal Pro-Contract to manage high value procurement activity. Details on how to register can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/register
Total value (estimated)
- £12,857,000 excluding VAT
- £15,428,400 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 March 2027 to 27 September 2030
- Possible extension to 27 September 2032
- 5 years, 6 months, 21 days
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
7 July 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Transport for Greater Manchester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJQ-2746-NWYT
2 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government