Procurement of a Residential Funder / Registered Provider for the Affordable Housing Opportunity at Bury Interchange

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an affordable housing project at Bury Interchange, with a tender titled "Procurement of a Residential Funder / Registered Provider for the Affordable Housing Opportunity at Bury Interchange". This undertaking falls under the "works" category, with additional services potentially required. The project aims to develop a residential complex of approximately 70-85 apartments in Bury town centre. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to participate, with key dates including the tender period ending on 28th July 2026 and the contract period beginning on 15th February 2027 and concluding on 31st July 2031. Interested parties need to express their interest via the ProContract portal and have their enquiries concluded by 20th July 2026.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for organisations involved in construction, property management, and social housing development, especially those with experience in affordable housing on brownfield sites. The tender process, governed by UK procurement regulations, encourages entries from SMEs and VCSEs, requiring bidders to demonstrate financial viability and technical competence. With a gross budget of £48 million, this project offers substantial potential for growth and partnership, particularly beneficial for businesses equipped to handle large-scale housing developments while fulfilling specific regulatory and strategic requirements of social housing provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement of a Residential Funder / Registered Provider for the Affordable Housing Opportunity at Bury Interchange

Notice Description

TfGM is seeking a Residential Funder / Registered Provider to fund, own, manage and operate an affordable rental residential development of approximately 70-85 apartments in Bury town centre as part of the wider Bury Interchange redevelopment. The Development Partner will provide design development input and enter into contractual arrangements with TfGM, including a Collaboration, Funding and Development Agreement and long-term lease.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060531-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060531-2026
    26th June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/register
    Procurement documents will be made available via the E-Tendering portal ProContract on the 3rd July 26 Documents are expected to include the Invitation to Participate, Participation Response Document, Descriptive Document, draft Invitation to Tender, draft Final Tender Forms and related legal and supporting documents. Technical requirements and specifications will be set out in the procurement documents made available via ProContract.

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