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/066122-2026
- 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
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
44423400 - Signs and related items
79823000 - Printing and delivery services
79824000 - Printing and distribution 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
- 14 Jul 2026Yesterday
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 19 Oct 20264 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 2 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
- 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/066122-2026
14th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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