Planning

Access for All Rail Programme - Tranche 5

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 13:48

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Access for All Rail Programme - Tranche 5" is being managed by Transport for Greater Manchester, a sub-central government public authority based at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, UK. This process, categorised under the construction industry—including railway station construction—focuses on enhancing rail stations in Greater Manchester at Broadbottom, Hall 'ith Wood, Hattersley, and Moorside. The status is currently at the planning stage with an open procurement method and a tender ending on 1st April 2026. Key project elements include the installation of lifts, new footbridges, and power supply upgrades, supported by a budget of £20,054,000. The enquiry period ends on 15th March 2026, with potential project commencement in July 2026, pending award considerations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with expertise in railway infrastructure, lift installation, and station renovation. Firms specialising in large-scale engineering projects or possessing experience in public infrastructure developments would find this project conducive to business growth. The open procedure method allows broad participation, creating a competitive environment where companies of varying sizes can bid. With the project's substantial impact on transport accessibility in Greater Manchester and potential extensions for additional works during its execution, this tender offers long-term engagement prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access for All Rail Programme - Tranche 5

Notice Description

TfGM is looking to establish a contract for the completion of option selection reports (PACE ES3/OSR), completion of outline design (ES4 Form A) and completion of detailed design (ES5 Form B) - "Stage One" and further, construction (ES6-8) - "Stage Two" of rail station enhancement projects. These stations will be funded under the Department for Transport's (DfT) and "City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS)". The project involves upto four Access for All solutions for stations within Greater Manchester: Broadbottom, Hall 'ith Wood, Hattersley and Moorside (called Tranche 5). The AfA Projects at Hall'ith Wood, Broadbottom, Moorside and Hattersley comprise of a combination of new lifts, footbridges and ramp improvements Hall 'ith Wood: * 2 new lifts up to and connections to the existing platforms * Upgraded power supply Broadbottom: * 2 no. lifts and new footbridge/staircases to platform * Upgraded power supply Moorside: * Single lift and link structure to the existing station building * Remodeling of the existing ticket office and possible repairs to a fire damaged section of the roof. * Upgraded power supply Hattersley: * 1 new lift to platform with new footbridge and stairs to platform level * Removal of existing footbridge and modification works to the station building * Development of a link bridge to the Godley Green Housing development in conjunction with Tameside Council (Developer funded) * Upgraded power supply

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Extension of works, goods and service requirements as they arise during scheme delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a609
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061390-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213300 - Buildings associated with transport

45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport

45213321 - Railway station construction work

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,054,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,054,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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