Planning

Technology Partner for Metrolink Supervisory and Controls System Renewal

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:01

Planning

09 May 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is in the planning stage of a high-value procurement process, seeking a strategic partnership for the renewal of its Metrolink Supervisory and Control System (MSCS). This initiative aims to secure a Technology Partner to replace and maintain the existing MSCS, ensuring its reliability and expandability to support future network enhancements. Located in Manchester, the project falls within the works industry category and is part of a strategic effort to enhance regional public transport infrastructure. The procurement process is governed by legal standards outlined in the UKPGA, with planning documents already published as of May 2025 and further stages expected to progress by September 2025. The procurement, valued at £500 million gross, permits renewal and foresees a substantial contract period starting in April 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in systems integration, telecommunications, network operating systems, and related consultancy services. The planned updates to the MSCS involve designing, installing, testing, and commissioning advanced control systems, providing substantial opportunities for businesses offering innovative solutions in these areas. Firms with experience in working with public transport systems, particularly those capable of providing long-term support and technical upgrades, stand to benefit considerably. The opportunity to engage early through the planned market engagement exercise via the ProContract procurement portal also favours companies with agile R&D capabilities and those poised to deliver solutions aligned with TfGM’s growth and innovation strategies.

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Notice Title

Technology Partner for Metrolink Supervisory and Controls System Renewal

Notice Description

Contract for a Metrolink Supervisory & Control System Note the scope, figures, dates, and contract or framework durations included in this Notice are provisional only, and are subject to funding approvals and governance approvals, and may be subject to change as the requirement developments. Further information can be found on the linked Pre Market Engagement Notice. TfGM reserves the right to vary or cancel this notice at any point as the project develops. TfGM use the e-tendering portal Pro-Contract to manage high value procurement activity. Details on how to register can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/register

Planning Information

Through this procurement process, TfGM is engaging with potential suppliers to participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise, to provide TfGM with an understanding of the current capabilities on the market, capacity and appetite for the requirement. This knowledge will assist TfGM in planning any current and future tender requirements. This market engagement exercise will be conducted via the ProContract procurement portal. Suppliers can register for free using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. Upon registration, the market engagement information (including an RFI and details on how to submit responses) can be found using the following project reference: DN 770450 Market engagement responses are required by no later than 5pm on Friday 30th June 2025, via the ProContract portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026636-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32425000 - Network operating system

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32573000 - Communications control system

34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

45234115 - Railway signalling works

45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,666,667 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Jul 2042 Over 5 years
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
Ioana Maier
Contact Email
procurement@tfgm.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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