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Vehicle Livery, Wayfinding and Signage

Transport for Greater Manchester

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22 Jul 2026 at 11:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 12:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Greater Manchester intends to procure vehicle livery, wayfinding and signage services for the Bee Network. The requirement covers the supply and delivery of creative, sustainable advertising and wayfinding materials, including bus and tram wraps, stop takeovers and other signage. The work is intended to support high-impact campaigns, experiential activations, sponsorships and partnerships across the transport network, helping brands reach people where they live, work and travel. Suppliers would work with TfGM’s Commercial Relationships team to create and deliver bespoke campaigns that are reliable, attention-grabbing and suited to the Greater Manchester landscape. The procurement is classified as a service and is intended for delivery across the United Kingdom.

This procurement is at the planning and preliminary market engagement stage; TfGM is using supplier feedback to develop its requirements and future tender specification, rather than inviting bids at this stage. The buyer expects to issue the next notice on 19 October 2026. Suppliers are invited to register an expression of interest and complete a Request for Information questionnaire, with responses requested by 31 July 2026 at 12 noon. The planned procurement is a single lot and is expected to use a framework agreement. Its estimated value is £2.5 million excluding VAT, or £3 million including VAT. The anticipated contract period is 3 May 2027 to 2 May 2030, with renewal possible until 2 May 2031. The lot is identified as suitable for SMEs.

The work is likely to suit suppliers experienced in vehicle wrapping, large-format printing, signage manufacture, wayfinding systems, installation and campaign delivery. TfGM is looking for reliable businesses able to deliver bus and tram wraps, stop takeovers and related signage at network scale, while combining creative impact with sustainable production and delivery. Strong candidates are likely to offer the practical capacity to manage transport environments, coordinate installations and produce consistent materials for high-profile public campaigns. Agencies, print and signage specialists, vehicle-livery contractors and collaborative supply-chain partnerships may all be relevant, depending on the final specification. Businesses can help shape that specification through the planned market engagement before the procurement reaches its tender stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Livery, Wayfinding and Signage

Notice Description

The Commercial Relationships team at Transport for Greater Manchester partners with brands, venues and agencies to deliver impactful, creative campaigns across the Bee Network - a transport system used by millions of people every month. We combine deep knowledge of our network, audiences and the Greater Manchester landscape with a consultative, collaborative approach, creating bespoke campaigns that maximise reach and deliver meaningful results. From high-impact advertising and experiential activations to long-term sponsorships and partnerships, we don't just offer media space - we shape ideas that connect with people where they live, work and travel, helping brands become part of the city's everyday journey. We need reliable suppliers who can help us deliver impactful campaigns across bus and tram wraps, stop takeovers signage in a sustainable, creative way that capture attention and create memorable moments. This market engagement notice will enable TfGM to develop our requirements and inform the tender specification. A Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire is available for suppliers to complete via the Pro Contract portal. Information on how to access the Pro Contract portal and this opportunity can be found further down this notice.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to register their expression of interest via the ProContract procurement portal using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Upon registration, suppliers are encouraged to complete the Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire. RFI responses are required by Friday 31st July at 12pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069068-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

34928470 - Signage

44423400 - Signs and related items

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2027 - 2 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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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