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Senior Project Control Engineer Rail Portfolio

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) concluded with the awarding of a contract for the role of Senior Project Control Engineer within the Rail Portfolio sector. This procurement, focused on recruitment services, aligns with sub-central public authority needs, particularly in Manchester, United Kingdom. This limited competition contract, valued at £78,036 (gross £93,967), spans from 18th March 2026 to 4th September 2026, with a potential for renewal till the end of March 2028 if permanent staffing solutions are not realised. The award phase has been completed, with MORSON PROJECTS LIMITED being the successful supplier to fulfill project control duties, including planning, scheduling, and risk management, across infrastructure and rail integration projects.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services within the rail transportation sector, specifically those capable of managing complex project control tasks. Large enterprises with experience in rail and infrastructure projects might find this tender lucrative due to its comprehensive scope in project management duties, encompassing risk assessment and change control. Businesses with a strategic focus on collaboration with public authorities and a strong presence in the UK, particularly in the Greater Manchester area, stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar procurement opportunities, fostering growth through partnerships with prominent public transport organisations like TfGM.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Project Control Engineer Rail Portfolio

Notice Description

Procurement extension of temporary contractor to fulfil Senior Project Control Engineer role (6 month contract). The temporary contractor will fulfil Project Control duties across Transport for Greater Manchester's Rail portfolio, including infrastructure and rail integration projects. Responsibilities include planning / scheduling, cost management, project reporting, change control, risk management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026743-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,036 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORSON PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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