Planning

Stalybridge Station - North Side Improvements

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LTD

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 16:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the North Side Improvements at Stalybridge Station is currently in the planning stage, with TransPennine Trains Ltd as the buying organisation. The principal contractor will be appointed to finalise the design and oversee the construction works, enhancing multimodal connectivity and formalising the car park at the station. Located in Manchester, the industry category includes railway construction and civil engineering works, with an anticipated project start date in April 2027 and completion by August 2027. Interested parties must register by 12 March 2026 to proceed to the next engagement stage.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in railway infrastructure projects. The value of the tender is £2,000,000 GBP, making it an attractive proposition for well-established firms capable of handling large-scale siteworks and complex project management. Companies with experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and securing technical approvals will be well-suited to compete for the contract, assisting in the enhancement of safety and connectivity at a key transport hub.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stalybridge Station - North Side Improvements

Notice Description

TransPennine Express is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor to complete the detailed design and deliver the construction works for the proposed North Side Improvements at Stalybridge Station (Grid Ref: SJ958986). The scheme focuses on upgrading the northern forecourt, improving multimodal connectivity, enhancing safety, and formalising the existing unmanaged car park. The project has progressed to ES4 (Approval in Principle) stage design. The appointed contractor will be required to develop the design to completion, coordinate all disciplines, obtain any further technical approvals, and undertake the full construction and commissioning of the works.

Planning Information

Interest to be registered no later than 12/03/2026. The next steps will be communicated with interested parties following the engagement deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017572-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45113000 - Siteworks

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45234100 - Railway construction works

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
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2027 - 26 Aug 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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