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TXC AI Automation

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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30 Jul 2026 at 10:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester involves the provision of a Pilot AI solution aimed at automating elements of TransXChange (TXC) file processing to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. The contracting process, categorised under the 'services' industry, has been completed. This specific contract was awarded to FUZZY LABS LIMITED on 15th May 2026, and the service delivery was set to begin on 18th May 2026, concluding by 30th October 2026. Located in Manchester, the procurement employed a limited competition method below the threshold, focusing on enhancing customer information services.

This tender opens significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in software development and transaction processing. Businesses experienced in providing innovative tech solutions, especially in AI and automation, could find this sector ripe for expansion. SMEs with the capacity to handle bespoke software development projects, like FUZZY LABS LIMITED, which has already secured the contract, could greatly benefit from the procurement processes initiated by organisations such as Transport for Greater Manchester. The involvement of public authorities in automated solutions reflects a growing demand for technological advancement that can help such businesses thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TXC AI Automation

Notice Description

Provision of a Pilot AI solution to automate elements of TransXChange (TXC) file processing, improving efficiency, reducing manual effort and errors, and supporting the assessment of future automation opportunities within TfGM's customer information services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072095-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUZZY LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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