--- title: "Metrolink - Application of Tram Coating Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2021-04-06" --- # Metrolink - Application of Tram Coating Solution Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester for a planned tender titled "Metrolink - Application of Tram Coating Solution." This project falls under the transport services industry category, specifically aimed at enhancing the appearance and operational efficiency of 119 M5000 trams through the application of an anti-graffiti coating. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with interested parties encouraged to engage in market sounding activities. Key details include a communication date of 6 April 2021, and suppliers should express their interest through the Pro Contract ePortal. This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, coating solutions, and asset maintenance. Companies that offer innovative anti-graffiti applications or have experience in similar public transport projects are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the market during this planning phase can position businesses advantageously for potential future procurement activities connected to this initiative. ## Notice TfGM are seeking to engage with the market in respect of a potential future requirement for the application of an anti-graffiti coating solution to be applied externally and/ or externally and internally to 119 M5000 trams from within the current operational fleet. The aim of the anti-graffiti application would be to improve the appearance of the asset, as well as provide operational efficiencies with regards cleaning and graffiti removal. 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 TfGM are seeking to engage with the market in respect of a potential future requirement for the application of an anti-graffiti coating solution to be applied externally and/ or externally and internally to 119 M5000 trams from within the current operational fleet. The aim of the anti-graffiti application would be to improve the appearance of the asset, as well as provide operational efficiencies with regards cleaning and graffiti removal. 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 for DN520636) confirming interest. Following Expression of Interest and supporting message TfGM will issue, via the ePortal, a supplier questionnaire which should be returned via the ePortal, by the date noted within the questionnaire. Following review of returned questionnaires TfGM will look to hold supplier engagement sessions either directly or virtually at a date to be mutually agreed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007021-2021 | | 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 | 6 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Apr 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 - 6 Apr 2021 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007021-2021 ## 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-02a2de. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a2de.json.