--- title: "TfGM Cleaning Machine Equipment 2025 - Leasing Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4dbfe447-7661-47db-b9e1-382ce10b4772" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4dbfe447-7661-47db-b9e1-382ce10b4772" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dbfe447-7661-47db-b9e1-382ce10b4772.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dbfe447-7661-47db-b9e1-382ce10b4772.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2025-10-15" --- # TfGM Cleaning Machine Equipment 2025 - Leasing Opportunity Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dbfe447-7661-47db-b9e1-382ce10b4772 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4dbfe447-7661-47db-b9e1-382ce10b4772) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dbfe447-7661-47db-b9e1-382ce10b4772.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded a contract for the leasing of cleaning machine equipment to Karcher (U.K.) Limited, with a focus on servicing various sites such as bus stations across Greater Manchester. The procurement process was conducted through an open tender, finalised in the award stage. This procurement falls under the industry categories of chemical products, industrial machinery, and cleaning and environmental services. The contract began on 2nd July 2025 and will last until 1st July 2027, with a base period of two years and potential one-year extensions, resulting in a structured 2+1+1 term. This procurement opportunity was initially advertised on 21st February 2025, and bidding concluded on 24th March 2025. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and cleaning equipment to engage with TfGM, a reputable public sector buyer. Given the open procedure applied, SMEs and VCSEs were also encouraged to participate, offering a level playing field for diverse business sizes. The contract includes not just the leasing of equipment but also maintenance, support, and training services, providing a comprehensive engagement for businesses capable of offering full-service solutions. Companies with expertise in offering ride-on scrubber driers and sweepers, along with the provision for repairs of existing equipment, would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth and establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients. ## Notice TfGM is looking to establish a contract for a supplier to provide Cleaning Machine Equipment on a lease basis. This contract will used to supply, via lease / hire, TfGM with cleaning machine equipment for various sites (i.e. Bus Stations) across Greater Manchester (GM) and it is the intention for this contract to be made with a single supplier. TfGM requires ride-on scrubber driers and sweepers. The contract will also include the maintenance, support and training for any equipment leased as well as the maintenance and repair of existing cleaning equipment that TfGM currently own. This will be a 2+1+1 term contract with the two, one-year extensions being optional. The contract will be a bespoke contract, drafted by TfGM. The procurement process will take the form of an Open Tender exercise with a single stage for bidding and for evaluation. This will include an evaluation of all of the bidders that have submitted a response. TfGM will be utilising the Pro-Contract / Proactis e-tendering portal to manage this tender process, so all interested parties must register on the portal to be able to take part in this process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2783243-2451-4dca-976a-58d3fc5050e2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £320,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KARCHER (U.K. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 24000000 - Chemical products - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2025 at 05:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2783243-2451-4dca-976a-58d3fc5050e2 - 21 Feb 2025 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ad80a5-2c06-42d3-a511-7410f9ee6d99 - 21 Feb 2025 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d5547b-de16-49ef-ab2d-223a88e90b16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2783243-2451-4dca-976a-58d3fc5050e2 15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ad80a5-2c06-42d3-a511-7410f9ee6d99 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d5547b-de16-49ef-ab2d-223a88e90b16 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http:// Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=078979de-44f0-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=9ffa0e94-45f0-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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