Tender

Access for All -Tranche 5 (AfA T5)

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 11:53

PlanningUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 10:04

PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 10:40

PlanningUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 11:22

Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 10:52

Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has initiated an active tender process titled "Access for All - Tranche 5" (AfA T5), focused on enhancing rail station access across Greater Manchester. This project targets the improvement of stations, including Broadbottom, Hall 'ith Wood, and Moorside, funded by the Department for Transport and the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements. The competitive flexible procedure is utilised via an open method, encompassing two stages: the refresh of optioneering and outline design, followed by detailed design and construction. Prospective bidders should note the enquiry period ending on 5th August 2026, the tender period closing on 19th August 2026, and the award period concluding by 2nd November 2026. The contract work is anticipated to commence on 13th November 2026 and conclude by 12th November 2029, with a project value ranging between £18.5 to £22.2 million GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in construction and transport-related projects. Firms experienced in railway station construction, buildings associated with transport, and lift installation will find this particularly relevant. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the tender underscores suitability for such entities. Businesses that can deliver innovative accessibility solutions, integrate advanced wayfinding systems, or deliver comprehensive construction services stand to benefit from the opportunities presented by the AfA T5 project. Engaging in this contract allows for potential expansion into further enhancements across Greater Manchester's rail infrastructure, aligning with urban transport development and sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

Access for All -Tranche 5 (AfA T5)

Notice Description

TfGM is looking to establish a contract via the Competitive Flexible Procedure, for the refresh of optioneering (ES3 Option Selection Reports) and completion of outline design (ES4 Form A) - referred to as 'Stage 1' and the completion of detailed design (ES5 Form B) and further, construction (ES6-8) - referred to as "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 AfA T5). The AfA T5 Projects at Hall'ith Wood, Broadbottom and Moorside comprise of a combination of new wayfinding, lifts, footbridges and ramp improvements to ensure step free access from station entrance to platform with all associated enabling works. There is also potential for this requirement to cover similar 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a609
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047819-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£18,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2026 - 12 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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