--- title: "Metrolink - Driver Vigilence Device" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028e64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e64.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2021-01-29" --- # Metrolink - Driver Vigilence Device Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e64.json) ## Summary The Transport for Greater Manchester is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Driver Vigilance Device" aimed at enhancing the safety features of their M5000 Tram fleet. This procurement, classified under the transport services industry, is taking place in Manchester, UK. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in a market engagement exercise that aims to assess market appetite and capacity ahead of the formal tender. The next key date to note is the future notice expected to be published by 31 March 2021. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport technology and safety equipment. Companies that can supply, install, test, and commission the Driver Vigilance Device will be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this market sounding exercise through the Pro Contract ePortal, businesses can express their interest and potentially gain valuable insights into upcoming procurement activities, laying the groundwork for future procurement involvement. ## Notice Further to DN477656 2020/S 099 -238531 (May 2020) TfGM are now looking to shortly progress procurement in respect of a stand alone Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) that is compatible with the existing fleet of M5000 Trams. The procurement will seek to engage with a competent supplier who will be able to supply, install, test and commission the equipment into all operational M5000 trams. Prior to commencement of the procurement exercise TfGM (by means of this PIN) are seeking to confirm market appetite and capacity to respond,given recent changes to markets. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Further to DN477656 2020/S 099 -238531 (May 2020) TfGM are now looking to shortly progress procurement in respect of a stand alone Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) that is compatible with the existing fleet of M5000 Trams. The procurement will seek to engage with a competent supplier who will be able to supply, install, test and commission the equipment into all operational M5000 trams. Prior to commencement of the procurement exercise TfGM (by means of this PIN) are seeking to confirm market appetite and capacity to respond,given recent changes to markets. Participation in this market sounding exercise is voluntary, and this exercise is entirely separate from any subsequent procurement activity. Participation in this market sounding will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent procurement and will not form part of any future procurement assessment or selection process. As the process will be managed through the Pro Contract ePortal Interested parties should; * Express interest via the ePortal. * Email via the ePortal (question section ) confirming interest. Following Expression of Interest and supporting messageTfGM will issue, via the ePortal, a supplier questionnaire which should be returned via the ePortal, by the date noted within the questionnaire. At present issue and response to the questionnaire will be the full extent of the market sounding exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001806-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 29 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 29 Jan 2021 at 09:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001806-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028e64. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028e64.json.