Planning

Metrolink - Application of Tram Coating Solution

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

06 Apr 2021 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester for a planned tender titled "Metrolink - Application of Tram Coating Solution." This project falls under the transport services industry category, specifically aimed at enhancing the appearance and operational efficiency of 119 M5000 trams through the application of an anti-graffiti coating. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with interested parties encouraged to engage in market sounding activities. Key details include a communication date of 6 April 2021, and suppliers should express their interest through the Pro Contract ePortal.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, coating solutions, and asset maintenance. Companies that offer innovative anti-graffiti applications or have experience in similar public transport projects are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the market during this planning phase can position businesses advantageously for potential future procurement activities connected to this initiative.

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Notice Title

Metrolink - Application of Tram Coating Solution

Notice Description

TfGM are seeking to engage with the market in respect of a potential future requirement for the application of an anti-graffiti coating solution to be applied externally and/ or externally and internally to 119 M5000 trams from within the current operational fleet. The aim of the anti-graffiti application would be to improve the appearance of the asset, as well as provide operational efficiencies with regards cleaning and graffiti removal. Participation in this market sounding exercise is voluntary, and this exercise is entirely separate from any subsequent procurement activity. Participation in this market sounding will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent procurement and will not form part of any future procurement assessment or selection process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfGM are seeking to engage with the market in respect of a potential future requirement for the application of an anti-graffiti coating solution to be applied externally and/ or externally and internally to 119 M5000 trams from within the current operational fleet. The aim of the anti-graffiti application would be to improve the appearance of the asset, as well as provide operational efficiencies with regards cleaning and graffiti removal. Participation in this market sounding exercise is voluntary, and this exercise is entirely separate from any subsequent procurement activity. Participation in this market sounding will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent procurement and will not form part of any future procurement assessment or selection process. As the process will be managed through the Pro Contract ePortal Interested parties should; * Express interest via the ePortal. * Email via the ePortal (question section for DN520636) confirming interest. Following Expression of Interest and supporting message TfGM will issue, via the ePortal, a supplier questionnaire which should be returned via the ePortal, by the date noted within the questionnaire. Following review of returned questionnaires TfGM will look to hold supplier engagement sessions either directly or virtually at a date to be mutually agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007021-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Mr David Gregg
Contact Email
david.gregg@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
+44 612441000

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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