Planning

Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

04 Dec 2019 at 17:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process titled "Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement" is being conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) as part of their Draft Delivery Plan 2020 - 2025, aimed at enhancing rapid transport services in the North West of England. This market engagement is in the planning stage, with a key milestone of engagement set to conclude on 31st January 2020. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal and directly contact David Gregg at TfGM to participate in this exercise and future supplier engagement events planned between February and April 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in tram and railway vehicle manufacturing and associated parts. Engaging in this process allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and align their offerings with TfGM's specifications, enhancing their competitive edge in the market. Suppliers that can adapt to the requirements outlined by TfGM and demonstrate innovative solutions for tram-train services would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement

Notice Description

As part of the Draft Delivery Plan 2020 - 2025 in support of the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040,TfGM has a number of proposals to introduce tram-train services to part of an enhanced rapid transport public transport offering. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to enable TfGM to gain a better understanding of thecapabilities of the tram-train vehicle supplier market.This knowledge will assist TfGM in planning the proposedfuture tram-train specification and procurement in a way that best aligns with the capabilities ofthe market.In addition, the knowledge gained will enable TfGM to take account of the tram-train vehicle capabilities andlimitations in developing the extensions and future operational service plans. Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; 1. Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal 2. Email david.gregg@tfgm.com confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address. Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue (via Pro Contract) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal. TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020. Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020. Additional information: Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; 1. Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal 2. Email david.gregg@tfgm.com confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address. Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue (via Pro Contract) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal. TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020. Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a5ee95-a855-4237-b3eb-6d153ef19d03
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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