--- title: "Merchant Acquirer Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c559" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c559" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c559.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c559.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2024-12-06" --- # Merchant Acquirer Agreement Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c559 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c559) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c559.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for a forthcoming procurement exercise titled "Merchant Acquirer Agreement." This procurement, in the planning stage as of 6th December 2024, falls under the Banking and Investment Services industry category. TfGM anticipates initiating the procurement process in April 2025, targeting services that support contactless bank card transactions for various transport modes across regions including Greater Manchester and adjacent areas. The contract is planned for an initial term of five years with a potential extension of four years. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Merchant Acquirer and Payment Gateway services. Innovative companies with experience in bank card transaction processing and ticketing schemes are encouraged to participate. The procurement will consider the transition from existing services, thus companies adept at managing such transitions will be well-suited. Participation in this process could foster business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with a well-established transport authority. ## Notice Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is inviting suppliers of Merchant Acquirer services (that enable Merchants to process contactless bank card pay-as-you go transactions in accordance with bank card scheme Transit rules, alongside the other, more typical forms of bank card payment acceptance), to note TfGM's intention to initiate a procurement exercise in relation to Merchant Acquirer Services in 2025. At this early stage, TfGM is seeking to gain a greater understanding of the range of Merchant Acquiring and Payment Gateway services available and would welcome any information that can be provided by potential interested parties regarding recent or expected innovation, development and compliance changes generally. TfGM will consider any such information provided in relation to TfGM's requirements for bankcard transaction processing and Ticketing Schemes. Since TfGM's Ticketing Schemes are likely to extend across all potential transport and associated modes including (but not limited to) Light Rail, Bus, Heavy Rail, Active Travel, understanding experience, potential innovation and changes in compliance requirements in these areas is welcome. Potential Merchant Acquiring services (including the Payment Gateway) will work in conjunction with an assortment of field equipment devices such as (platform validators, electronic ticketing machines, revenue inspection devices and other bank card reading devices) as well as Middle and Back Office services, Retail Engine and other capabilities that have either been sourced (from external third parties) or developed by TfGM. Suppliers are also invited to provide indicative timescales for service implementation as well as any transitional dependencies. Since TfGM already operates a highly successful contactless bankcard transaction processing scheme, supplier consideration of the arrangements to successfully transition from existing to new services will be key. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please be advised that, at this stage, this PIN is for investigative purposes only and there is no commitment from TfGM that a procurement exercise will result from this activity. The Place of Performance that is set out in section II.2.3 of this notice reflects a longer-term ambition to extend ticketing products and schemes to areas that are adjacent to Greater Manchester and may or may not apply to any contract during its term. Additional information: Suppliers are requested to open the ProContract link for the Merchant Acquirer Service Agreement opportunity and use the message function on ProContract to upload information regarding their Merchant Acquirer and Payment Gateway service capabilities. Suppliers may use their own discretion when determining what information to share, for example; sales literature, presentation slides or videographic information. Renewal: It is anticipated that TfGM will award a contract for an Initial Term of 5 Years (90 months) with an Option to extend the Agreement for a further period of 4 Years (48 months). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039476-2024 | | 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 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Apr 2025 | | 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 | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66100000 - Banking and investment services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2024 at 15:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039476-2024 ## 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. 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