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Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+)

  • First published: 02 December 2025
  • Last modified: 02 December 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4
Published by:
Transport for Greater Manchester
Authority ID:
AA23003
Publication date:
02 December 2025
Deadline date:
30 June 2026
Notice type:
UK3
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

DN798404

Procurement 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.

Main category

Works

Additional categories

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

60000000 GBP to 60000000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

31 July 2026, 00:00AM to 14 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 14 December 2030

Contracting authority

Transport for Greater Manchester

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 2 Piccadilly Place

Town/City: Manchester

Postcode: M1 3BG

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://tfgm.com

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJQ-2746-NWYT

NUTS code: UKD33

Contact name: Patrick Robinson

Email: patrick.robinson@tfgm.com

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

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

Delivery regions

  • UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Lot value (estimated)

60000000 GBP Excluding VAT

72000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

31 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

14 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

14 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

To address possible programme delays.

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

16 March 2026

Tender submission deadline

30 June 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

17 July 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

Pro Contract e-portal reference DN798404https://procontract.due-north.com

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
50113200 Bus maintenance services Repair and maintenance services of buses
45213311 Bus station construction work Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
63712100 Bus station services Support services for road transport
34144910 Electric buses Special-purpose motor vehicles
45315400 High voltage installation work Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
60112000 Public road transport services Road transport services

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