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5G Innovation Region M&E

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed the procurement stage for the "5G Innovation Region M&E" project, focusing on traffic monitoring services within the Greater Manchester area, particularly Hindley. The aim was to establish a robust evaluation framework to assess the impact of new technologies on traffic flow, travel times, and bus performance. This procurement process fell under services and proceeded with a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The award to Aimsun Limited was signed on 25th February 2026, and the contract period runs from then until 31st July 2026. This is a significant project reflecting the advancements in traffic management and evaluation through innovative solutions facilitated by a sub-central government public authority.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic monitoring and evaluation services to leverage innovative technologies like Aimsun Live. Companies with expertise in assessing technological impacts on public transportation and urban mobility are most suitable to compete in this domain. The contract is well-positioned for SMEs due to its direct procurement method and absence of competition thresholds, making it an attractive opportunity for business growth in the modern transport technology sector. Additionally, engaging in similar projects can position business entities for future prospects within public authority partnerships and urban infrastructure advancements.

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Notice Title

5G Innovation Region M&E

Notice Description

This project delivers a monitoring & evaluation exercise for the Aimsun Live deployment in Hindley. It establishes a robust evaluation framework to assess the impact of Aimsun Live on traffic flow, travel times and bus performance. The work will produce a final technical M&E report and presentation summarising the findings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067904
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029615-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,823 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

AIMSUN

Further Information

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