Tender

Provision of Interceptor cleaning & Darcy Alarm maintenance across the TfGM Estate

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:21

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19 Mar 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a single supplier to manage interceptor cleaning and Darcy alarm maintenance across its estate. This procurement process falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, with an estimated contract value of £565,000, excluding VAT. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair opportunity for tenderers to submit bids via Pro-Contract / The Chest platform. Interested parties should note the submission deadline of 13 April 2026 at 15:00 BST and the anticipated award decision by 15 May 2026. The contract is intended for a duration of three years, with potential extensions allowing it to last up to five years, and covers TfGM’s locations within the UKD3 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialised in waste management and environmental maintenance services, especially those with expertise in hazardous waste. Firms registered with the Environment Agency (EA) and holding appropriate licences for waste management and transport, including a Vehicle Operator Licence, are well-suited to compete. The contract terms highlight a strong emphasis on the quality of service and commercial competitiveness, with selection criteria tailored to ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, with the potential for sub-contracting arrangements to enhance service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of Interceptor cleaning & Darcy Alarm maintenance across the TfGM Estate

Notice Description

TfGM is looking to establish a new contract for a single supplier to provide interceptor cleaning and maintenance services which in its current form includes the emptying, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of the chambers, including the filter equipment. Also, the maintenance and inspections of high-level (Darcy type) alarm systems and ad-hoc emergency reactive services across the estate. Each location where this type of equipment is installed on the TfGM estate will require a visit once per year, as part of the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) plan. The winning Tenderer will work with TfGM to agree a plan as to when these visits will take place. The Tenderer must be able to provide both the interceptor cleaning and maintenance AND the Darcy alarm inspections and maintenance either themselves or via a suitable subcontractor that the Tenderer will be expected to contract manage and be fully responsible for during the contract term. TfGM are looking to award this contract for an initial 3 years, with two 1-year optional extensions, potentially reaching 5 years in total.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are x2 single year extensions available and will be taken up if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025173-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£565,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£565,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
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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

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