Planning

TfGM Driver Welfare Facilities

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is planning a procurement process for the provision of driver welfare facilities across the Bee Network, a project aimed at supporting bus drivers and other frontline staff within the Greater Manchester area. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to close by 4 PM on 29th August 2025. Potential suppliers are invited to engage via the ProContract procurement portal, with the tender titled "TfGM Driver Welfare Facilities" focusing on services in the bathrooms construction work and support services for road transport categories. The total estimated contract value is £2,400,000, with a procurement communication update anticipated by 22nd September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction services and road transport support to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, can benefit from this project, as the procurement is structured to be inclusive and suitable for their participation. The requirement entails setting up 15-20 facilities strategically located throughout Greater Manchester, offering an excellent avenue for businesses to establish strong ties within the region. This initiative aligns well with suppliers capable of delivering quality infrastructure and support services, ideally positioned to contribute to the growing public transport network in the area.

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Notice Title

TfGM Driver Welfare Facilities

Notice Description

Further to the rollout of the Bus Franchising programme across Greater Manchester, TfGM are seeking to engage with potential Suppliers for the provision of Driver Welfare Facilities across the Bee Network for use by bus drivers and other frontline Bee Network staff. TfGM are seeking facilities which will be situated at suitable locations across the bus network and will be open 15 minutes prior to the first service passing and close no earlier than 15 minutes after the final service is scheduled to pass. It is envisaged that this requirement will cover the provision of between 15-20 facilities across Greater Manchester, though this is subject to change.

Planning Information

Further to the rollout of the Bus Franchising programme across Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are seeking to engage with potential suppliers in relation to the provision of driver welfare facilities across the Bee Network, for use by bus drivers and other frontline Bee Network staff. TfGM are seeking requests for information from potential suppliers to understand the current market landscape and potential supplier capabilities. 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: DN786809. Market engagement responses are required by no later than 4pm on Friday 29th August 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058748
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048502-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

45211310 - Bathrooms construction work

63712000 - Support services for road transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.mccue@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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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