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Utilities Specialist

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester, based at 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, revolves around the "Utilities Specialist" contract aimed at enhancing the transport network in Greater Manchester. This award has reached the contract stage with a completion status, and involves the provision of services pertaining to public utilities and recruitment services under a limited competition procurement method. The contract, awarded to MORSON PROJECTS LIMITED, based in Salford, was signed on 17 April 2026, with a performance period from 20 April 2026 to 30 October 2026. The contract value is set at £126,400, gross, offering a potential renewal depending on project deadlines being met.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in utilities and recruitment services. Large-scale companies with expertise in integrating transport systems and delivering customer-focused solutions will find this contract appealing. Additionally, firms capable of meeting green and sustainability standards in transport and urban planning will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future tenders. By aligning services with the strategic goals of the Greater Manchester region, businesses can become instrumental in transforming the local transport network, thereby opening avenues for ongoing collaboration and project renewals.

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Notice Title

Utilities Specialist

Notice Description

Utilities Specialist to ensure transport is an enabler to achieve city region outcomes, operates and sustains a safe, green, customer-centric integrated transport system, and grows and transforms the transport network in Greater Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06850a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035080-2026
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

65 - Public utilities

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


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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