--- title: "Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2019-12-04" --- # Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91dc8c11-3399-4921-84bf-463fbc0bc333.json) ## Summary The current procurement process titled "Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement" is being conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) as part of their Draft Delivery Plan 2020 - 2025, aimed at enhancing rapid transport services in the North West of England. This market engagement is in the planning stage, with a key milestone of engagement set to conclude on 31st January 2020. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal and directly contact David Gregg at TfGM to participate in this exercise and future supplier engagement events planned between February and April 2020. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in tram and railway vehicle manufacturing and associated parts. Engaging in this process allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and align their offerings with TfGM's specifications, enhancing their competitive edge in the market. Suppliers that can adapt to the requirements outlined by TfGM and demonstrate innovative solutions for tram-train services would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process. ## Notice As part of the Draft Delivery Plan 2020 - 2025 in support of the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040,TfGM has a number of proposals to introduce tram-train services to part of an enhanced rapid transport public transport offering. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to enable TfGM to gain a better understanding of thecapabilities of the tram-train vehicle supplier market.This knowledge will assist TfGM in planning the proposedfuture tram-train specification and procurement in a way that best aligns with the capabilities ofthe market.In addition, the knowledge gained will enable TfGM to take account of the tram-train vehicle capabilities andlimitations in developing the extensions and future operational service plans. Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; 1. Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal 2. Email david.gregg@tfgm.com confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address. Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue (via Pro Contract) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal. TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020. Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020. Additional information: Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; 1. Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal 2. Email david.gregg@tfgm.com confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address. Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue (via Pro Contract) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal. TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020. Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a5ee95-a855-4237-b3eb-6d153ef19d03 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts ## Release History - 4 Dec 2019 at 17:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a5ee95-a855-4237-b3eb-6d153ef19d03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a5ee95-a855-4237-b3eb-6d153ef19d03 4th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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