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GMATL Vehicle Leasing Contract

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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12 May 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process summarised is spearheaded by Transport For Greater Manchester (TfGM) for the Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Limited (GMATL). The contract is titled "GMATL Vehicle Leasing Contract" and falls under the industry category of motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. It is focused on leasing specially adapted mini-buses for the Ring and Ride service. The procurement stage is at the Award stage as of 12 May 2026. The award was made to Dawsongroup Environmental Municipal Civil Limited on 5 March 2026. The procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from the YPO fleet framework. The contract duration is a 1+1+1+1 term starting from 1 May 2026, allowing potential extensions up to 30 April 2030, with an initial contract value amounting to £3,690,000. The completion stage confirms the engagement with a postal delivery address in Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in vehicle leasing or manufacturing of special-purpose motor vehicles. As the contract is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it creates a viable pathway for businesses seeking to establish or expand their footprint in the public transport sector, particularly those capable of offering innovative leasing solutions or bespoke vehicle adaptations. The ongoing management by GMATL provides continuity and potential future interaction, making it an advantageous prospect for companies aiming to secure long-term government contracts.

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Notice Title

GMATL Vehicle Leasing Contract

Notice Description

This contract is for the leasing of specially adapted mini-buses that GMATL will manage as part of the Ring and Ride service. The procurement exercise is being undertaken by TfGM on behalf of GMATL. Currently GMATL have a number of vehicles which are either owned by GMATL or that have been leased from a supplier. This new contract will enable GMATL to lease a number of additional vehicles, as well as potentially be used to replace any vehicles that are currently owned, that have reached a number of years of service. The procurement route used to source this contract was the YPO fleet framework. The contract duration will be a 1+1+1+1 term. This allows for the contract to be extended, where required for an additional 3 years, which would make the end of the contract period 30 April 2030. The contract itself will be signed up to by GMATL and not TfGM and will be managed throughout its duration by GMATL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe84153d-1c70-4db3-a8fc-b0ade08bfee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc90810f-3005-4bfc-b13f-8a4145f3b37f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,690,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,690,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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