Bus Shelter and Bus Stop Maintenance and Cleaning

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 08:59

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 14:37

Tender

30 May 2025 at 16:29

Planning

16 May 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described in this documentation involves Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), a sub-central government public authority tasked with maintaining physical assets such as bus shelters and stops. This specific contract, titled "Bus Shelter and Bus Stop Maintenance and Cleaning," covers repair, maintenance, and cleaning services necessary for ensuring the safety and operability of these facilities. The contract, identified by reference number DN774947, was conducted under an open procedure, with key award actions finalized on 8th May 2026. The geographical area impacted by this contract is the Manchester region, UKD33. Although the tender is marked as complete, it represents a standard procedure for service-related contracts focused on urban cleaning and repair services, effective until May 2027, with an option for extension based on TfGM's requirements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in repair and cleaning services, particularly those capable of delivering timely infrastructure maintenance amidst urban settings. Companies like CENTRAL ELECTRICAL (NW) LTD, which successfully secured this contract, illustrate the competitive advantage of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within such tenders. Businesses that can provide swift, high-quality service responses while managing ongoing maintenance schedules are well-placed to benefit from similar opportunities, opening pathways for sustained growth and collaboration with regional public authorities like TfGM.

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Notice Title

Bus Shelter and Bus Stop Maintenance and Cleaning

Notice Description

TfGM currently has a large volume of physical assets managed by the Facilities Management (FM) team that require maintenance including bus shelters and poles. This is a legal requirement responding to health and safety of assets, especially responding to vandalism and accidents, where assets in public use need to be kept in good working order. The scope of the Bus Shelter and Stop Maintenance contract includes, but is not limited to the following: - Repair or replacement for damaged infrastructure. - Fast-response make-safe and repair service. - Placing a temporary Pole/sign when needed. - Sourcing and installing replacement standard components. - Scheduled maintenance programmes. - Installation and manufacture of spare parts. - Monitoring of asset condition to assist maintenance programming - Scheduled and ad-hoc deep cleaning options . -Defect notification The scope of contract would also include Bus Shelter Cleaning Services including but not limited to the following: - Cleaning of all window panels - Cleaning of all metal framework of the shelter including the roofing structures - Cleaning of panels to roofing (above and underneath) - Cleaning of lighting units and CCTV fixtures (taking care not to cause damage with water ingress). - Cleaning of associated poles and signage plates - Emptying and cleaning of litter bins (inside and out) - Jet washing paving and surrounds as required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension at the discretion of TfGM.

Planning Information

Due to unforeseen circumstances, TfGM are required to retender these services resulting in limited time to prepare a full market engagement process. Interested suppliers can register there interest via ProContract on the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. Upon registration please register your Expression of Interest on project reference: DN774947 for an automatic invite to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042301-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£917,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£917,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,232,826 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,232,826 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 May 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL ELECTRICAL (NW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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