Tender

Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+)

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 11:40

PlanningUpdate

08 Dec 2025 at 14:45

PlanningUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 16:31

Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 11:02

Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester is embarking on the Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+), currently at the tender stage, with an active procurement notice dated 27th January 2026. The procurement process involves a framework for electrifying bus depots including the design and construction at Wigan and Wythenshawe locations. This significant infrastructure project falls under the 'works' category; however, services are also part of the procurement. It employs a selective procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 23rd February 2026 and the expected award period concluding on 1st September 2026, involving a total estimated contract value of £65,000,000. The programme objectives align with TFGM's aim to contribute to a carbon-neutral environment by 2038.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises with expertise in electric infrastructure development, bus depot construction, and high voltage installation. SMEs and ventures with innovative solutions in sustainable transport and energy efficiency are well-positioned to leverage this contract. With a focus on maximizing efficiency and delivering social value within Greater Manchester, businesses equipped with capabilities in detailed design and efficient, non-disruptive construction practices should consider competing for this contract. The procurement's emphasis on quality and cost, comprising 70% quality and 30% cost in the award criteria, further underscores the importance of delivering superior, cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Title

Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+)

Notice Description

TfGM is looking to establish a framework with a single contracting partner for the delivery of the next and final tranches of the Bus Depot Electrification Programme. The delivery will included both design and final construction delivery for each depot as well as any enhancement work required for existing depots already fully electrified. Currently the designs are at RIBA stage 2 and the appointed contracting partner will progress these further to detailed design (RIBA stage 4) through to future construction, delivery and handover. The initial programme requirements cover the design and construction at the Wigan and Wythenshawe Bus Depots. The intention is that subject to the successful delivery of both Wigan and Wythenshawe, TfGM will award further call off contracts for additional depots along with any further electrification enhancement work at depots already electrified. The overriding objective of the new delivery model is to enable TfGM to sustainably and safely develop a range of electrical infrastructure interventions in the least disruptive manner to the ongoing operation; whilst maximising efficiency and effectiveness through innovation in relation to time, cost and quality as well as delivering tangible social value benefits withing Greater Manchester and supporting TfGM in its ambition to be a carbon neutral organisation by 2038.

Planning Information

Further engagement will be dependent on responses received from the Pre-Market Engagement responses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007020-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34144910 - Electric buses

45213311 - Bus station construction work

45315400 - High voltage installation work

50113200 - Bus maintenance services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

63712100 - Bus station services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
Patrick Robinson
Contact Email
patrick.robinson@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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