Planning

Access for All Rail Programme - Tranche 5

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 10:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 10:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 10:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 13:48

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is planning the execution of the Access for All Rail Programme - Tranche 5, outlined to enhance stations in Greater Manchester, including Broadbottom, Hall 'ith Wood, Moorside, and possibly Hattersley. This initiative involves crucial enhancements focusing on lift installations, footbridge constructions, and ramp improvements, all funded under the Department for Transport and City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements. The procurement process is currently in the planning update phase with a deadline for the Market Sounding Questionnaire on 27 March 2026. The Competitive Flexible Procedure will be employed, and the contract period is planned from 5 November 2026 to 31 March 2031.

This tender poses significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in railway and infrastructure projects. SMEs are encouraged to participate, offering potential growth through projects involving detailed planning and construction work for these railway station enhancements. Ideal candidates should possess expertise in lift installation, bridge construction, and station design, making this an opportunity to expand their portfolio in high-profile public infrastructure projects within the Greater Manchester region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access for All Rail Programme - Tranche 5

Notice Description

TfGM is looking to establish a contract via the Competitive Flexible Procedure, for the completion of option selection reports (PACE ES3/OSR - Refresh), 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 up to three Access for All solutions for stations within Greater Manchester: Broadbottom, Hall 'ith Wood and Moorside (called Tranche 5). The Access for All (AfA) Projects at Hall'ith Wood, Broadbottom and Moorside comprise of a combination of new lifts, footbridges and ramp improvements Page 2 to 6 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 * Remodelling of the existing ticket office and possible repairs to a fire damaged section of the roof. * Upgraded power supply. There is also potential for this requirement to cover similar AfA requirements at Hattersley and/or other stations along with AfA minor enhancements to other stations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Planning Information

Market Sounding Questionnaire is available via ProContract DN792694

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/018781-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

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
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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