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title: "Technology Partner for Metrolink Supervisory and Controls System Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fdb"
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# Technology Partner for Metrolink Supervisory and Controls System Renewal

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fdb

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is in the planning stage of a high-value procurement process, seeking a strategic partnership for the renewal of its Metrolink Supervisory and Control System (MSCS). This initiative aims to secure a Technology Partner to replace and maintain the existing MSCS, ensuring its reliability and expandability to support future network enhancements. Located in Manchester, the project falls within the works industry category and is part of a strategic effort to enhance regional public transport infrastructure. The procurement process is governed by legal standards outlined in the UKPGA, with planning documents already published as of May 2025 and further stages expected to progress by September 2025. The procurement, valued at £500 million gross, permits renewal and foresees a substantial contract period starting in April 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in systems integration, telecommunications, network operating systems, and related consultancy services. The planned updates to the MSCS involve designing, installing, testing, and commissioning advanced control systems, providing substantial opportunities for businesses offering innovative solutions in these areas. Firms with experience in working with public transport systems, particularly those capable of providing long-term support and technical upgrades, stand to benefit considerably. The opportunity to engage early through the planned market engagement exercise via the ProContract procurement portal also favours companies with agile R&D capabilities and those poised to deliver solutions aligned with TfGM’s growth and innovation strategies.

## Notice

Contract for a Metrolink Supervisory & Control System Note the scope, figures, dates, and contract or framework durations included in this Notice are provisional only, and are subject to funding approvals and governance approvals, and may be subject to change as the requirement developments. Further information can be found on the linked Pre Market Engagement Notice. TfGM reserves the right to vary or cancel this notice at any point as the project develops. TfGM use the e-tendering portal Pro-Contract to manage high value procurement activity. Details on how to register can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/register

### Planning Information

Through this procurement process, TfGM is engaging with potential suppliers to participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise, to provide TfGM with an understanding of the current capabilities on the market, capacity and appetite for the requirement. This knowledge will assist TfGM in planning any current and future tender requirements.
This market engagement exercise will be conducted via the ProContract procurement portal. Suppliers can register for free using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. 
Upon registration, the market engagement information (including an RFI and details on how to submit responses) can be found using the following project reference: DN 770450 
Market engagement responses are required by no later than 5pm on Friday 30th June 2025, via the ProContract portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026636-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Jul 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,666,667 |
| 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), TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 32573000 - Communications control system
- 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026636-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 13:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020115-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026636-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020115-2025
  9th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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