Award

Golborne Rail Station Project

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 11:08

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 13:48

Planning

23 May 2024 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Golborne Rail Station Project, led by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in collaboration with Wigan MBC and Network Rail, is focused on constructing a heavy railway station in Golborne, Wigan. This project falls under the industry category of construction works, specifically railway station construction, and is situated in the UKD region. The project, part of the wider Wigan masterplan, aims to enhance public transport with an hourly service between Wigan North-Western and Manchester Victoria. The procurement process utilises a selective Restricted Procedure, with two stages: Detailed Design (ES5/Form B) to Construction Phase ES5-ES8. The planning phase commenced with market sounding in May 2024, followed by the tender phase, active until mid-September 2024. The award stage concluded in July 2025 with J.Murphy & Sons Limited appointed as the main contractor. The contract valued at £1,321,349 was signed on 12 May 2025 and is now active.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, railway infrastructure, and innovative design solutions. Companies with expertise in managing complex design and construction phases can benefit significantly from the project scope, which involves public realm alterations, traffic flow improvements, and active travel measures. The project is particularly suited to large-scale contractors who can provide innovative value engineering and constructability insights during the Detailed Design stage. Businesses focusing on regional transport infrastructure development are well-placed to leverage this project's potential for economic growth, aiding in the boost of local and regional transport networks.

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Notice Title

Golborne Rail Station Project

Notice Description

TfGM, Wigan MBC and Network Rail, have developed an option for a new heavy railway station in Golborne, Wigan. The new station will be located on the existing electrified track infrastructure on the West Coast Mainline (WCML) near to the site of the old Golborne station. As part of the overall scheme, the new station would be served by an hourly service between Wigan North-Western and Manchester Victoria. The Golborne project incorporates the wider Wigan masterplan scope which includes highways and public realm alterations which maximise opportunities in the adjacent car park, improved traffic flow and junctions' layouts and enhanced active travel and pedestrian measures within Golborne town centre. TfGM have appointed a suitably experienced Main Contractor for the Detailed Design, Construction and Handover (ES 5 - 8) of the works at the agreed Golborne Station site. A two-stage approach to the procurement (via the Restricted Procedure) and delivery of the Detailed Design to PACE ES5 and Construction Phase ES5 - ES8 has been implemented, as follows: * First Stage : Detailed Design to ES5/Form B 'Approved for Construction' (AFC) status to ascertain a fixed price lump sum for the construction works. This will also include the development of value engineering options, innovation, and constructability for the delivery of the Golborne Rail Station project based upon the completed ES4/Form A design. * Second Stage: the period of construction, entry into service and hand back for the completed station based on the ES5/Form B approved design from the First Stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfGM, Wigan MBC and Network Rail, have developed an option for a new heavy railway station in Golborne, Wigan. The new station will be located on the existing electrified track infrastructure on the West Coast Mainline (WCML) near to the site of the old Golborne station. As part of the overall scheme, the new station would be served by an hourly service between Wigan North-Western and Manchester Victoria. The Golborne project incorporates the wider Wigan masterplan scope which includes highways and public realm alterations which maximise opportunities in the adjacent car park, improved traffic flow and junctions' layouts and enhanced active travel and pedestrian measures within Golborne town centre. TfGM have appointed a suitably experienced Main Contractor for the Detailed Design, Construction and Handover (ES 5 - 8) of the works at the agreed Golborne Station site. A two-stage approach to the procurement (via the Restricted Procedure) and delivery of the Detailed Design to PACE ES5 and Construction Phase ES5 - ES8 has been implemented, as follows: * First Stage : Detailed Design to ES5/Form B 'Approved for Construction' (AFC) status to ascertain a fixed price lump sum for the construction works. This will also include the development of value engineering options, innovation, and constructability for the delivery of the Golborne Rail Station project based upon the completed ES4/Form A design. * Second Stage: the period of construction, entry into service and hand back for the completed station based on the ES5/Form B approved design from the First S

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0469fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038209-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,321,349 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Mr David Gregg
Contact Email
david.gregg@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
+44 1612441000, +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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J.MURPHY & SONS

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