Vehicle Livery, Wayfinding and Signage

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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

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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 2026Today
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 19 Oct 20263 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

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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/069068-2026
22nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066122-2026
14th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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