Scope
Reference
DN786809
Description
Further to the rollout of the Bus Franchising programme across Greater Manchester, TfGM are seeking to engage with potential Suppliers for the provision of Driver Welfare Facilities across the Bee Network for use by bus drivers and other frontline Bee Network staff.
TfGM are seeking facilities which will be situated at suitable locations across the bus network and will be open 15 minutes prior to the first service passing and close no earlier than 15 minutes after the final service is scheduled to pass.
It is envisaged that this requirement will cover the provision of between 15-20 facilities across Greater Manchester, though this is subject to change.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 November 2025 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 4 months, 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work
- 63712000 - Support services for road transport
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 August 2025
Engagement process description
Further to the rollout of the Bus Franchising programme across Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are seeking to engage with potential suppliers in relation to the provision of driver welfare facilities across the Bee Network, for use by bus drivers and other frontline Bee Network staff.
TfGM are seeking requests for information from potential suppliers to understand the current market landscape and potential supplier capabilities. This market engagement exercise will be conducted via the ProContract procurement portal.
Suppliers can register for free using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register.
Upon registration, the market engagement information (including an RFI and details on how to submit responses) can be found using the following project reference: DN786809.
Market engagement responses are required by no later than 4pm on Friday 29th August 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 September 2025
Contracting authority
Transport for Greater Manchester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJQ-2746-NWYT
2 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BG
United Kingdom
Email: mark.mccue@tfgm.com
Website: http://www.tfgm.com
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government