Scope
Reference
DN798404
Description
This requirement covers the procurement of a suitable contracting partner for the next tranche (Tranche 5) of electrical infrastructure requirements for TfGM Bus Depot Electrification Programme.
TfGM are exploring options to procure a contracting partner to develop and deliver suitable proposals and infrastructure, for Tranche 5 (and potentially Tranche 6) of the Bus Depot Electrification Programme.
Currently the design is at RIBA Stage 2 and the intention will be for the appointed contractor to progress this further to detailed design (RIBA Stage 4) through to future construction.
Tranche 5 of the TfGM Bus Depot Electrification Programme includes Wigan and Wythenshawe. Tranche 6 projects are yet to be confirmed but is likely to include a number of additional depots of a similar size.
This is the initial Procurement Notice and the intention is to issue a Market Engagement Notice early December 2025, followed by the Tender Notice in March 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 July 2026 to 14 December 2029
- Possible extension to 14 December 2030
- 4 years, 4 months, 15 days
Description of possible extension:
To address possible programme delays.
Main procurement category
Works
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34144910 - Electric buses
- 45213311 - Bus station construction work
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 50113200 - Bus maintenance services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 63712100 - Bus station services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 March 2026
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
30 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Pro Contract e-portal reference DN798404
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 July 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
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