Scope
Reference
P-0783
Description
The framework will support the provision and supply of a System to Enforce Bus Lanes, Moving Traffic Offences and Parking in Cycle Lanes, including maintenance.
The Council improve road safety, tackle congestion and encourage sustainable travel modes by enforcing contraventions of Traffic Regulation Orders such as, but not limited to:
Bus Lanes and Gates
Driving through a 'No Entry' sign
Making banned turns
Entering yellow box junctions when the exit is not clear
Driving where and when motor vehicles are prohibited
Parking in Mandatory Cycle Lanes
The Council are seeking to create a Framework through which we can procure one or more Enforcement System capable of delivering the requirements specified within the associated tender documents.
The Enforcement System must be fully approved by the Vehicle Certification Agency for use by local authorities enforcing Bus Lanes and Moving Traffic Offences prior to submitting your tender bid.
Associated Tender Documents can be found on this link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=42b85fb4-cf72-f011-813a-005056b64545
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be mailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 November 2025 to 18 November 2027
- Possible extension to 18 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The effectiveness of the framework will be reviewed with the option to extend up to 2 years at 12 monthly intervals.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Each time the Council need to call off from this framework, a competitive selection process will be conducted.
The specific requirements for each call off will be shared with both suppliers on the framework, who will be asked to provide a quotation to fulfil the requirements.
The Council will rely on the contractors to determine the number of enforcement units their solution would need to satisfy the Council's requirements as part of the quotation process. The Council will not be responsible for any costs associated with or incurred as part of the quotation process such as site visits or surveys.
Where stated in the framework pricing schedule, prices submitted during a further competition exercise must not exceed the relevant rates detailed in the Schedule of Rates (SOR) submitted at the tender stage.
Fixed prices agreed during the appointment to the framework process, stated in the framework pricing schedule, will be prepopulated in further competition Pricing Schedule.
The Council reserves the right to not award to either contractor.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
See tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
9 September 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 9th September 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Suppliers are required to complete the Pricing Schedule within the procurement documentation. The Price score will be calculated following the relevant methodology set out within the Award Criteria... |
Price | 40% |
| Quality | For the Quality Criterion suppliers will be scored on their responses to the relevant quality questions within the Tender Questionnaire. Suppliers must score at least a mean average score of 3... |
Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Suppliers must self-certify that they and their subcontractors pay the Real Living Wage and do not operate zero-hour contracts. Suppliers that fail to do this will be excluded and their tenders will... |
Quality | 20% |
| Environment | For the Environment Criterion suppliers will be scored on their responses to the relevant Environment questions within the Tender Questionnaire. Further details on the award criteria can be found... |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.the-chest.org.uk
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 9th September 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=42b85fb4-cf72-f011-813a-005056b64545
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=42b85fb4-cf72-f011-813a-005056b64545
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government