--- title: "TfGM Driver Welfare Facilities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058748" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058748" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058748.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058748.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2025-08-13" --- # TfGM Driver Welfare Facilities Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058748 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058748) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058748.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is planning a procurement process for the provision of driver welfare facilities across the Bee Network, a project aimed at supporting bus drivers and other frontline staff within the Greater Manchester area. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to close by 4 PM on 29th August 2025. Potential suppliers are invited to engage via the ProContract procurement portal, with the tender titled "TfGM Driver Welfare Facilities" focusing on services in the bathrooms construction work and support services for road transport categories. The total estimated contract value is £2,400,000, with a procurement communication update anticipated by 22nd September 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction services and road transport support to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, can benefit from this project, as the procurement is structured to be inclusive and suitable for their participation. The requirement entails setting up 15-20 facilities strategically located throughout Greater Manchester, offering an excellent avenue for businesses to establish strong ties within the region. This initiative aligns well with suppliers capable of delivering quality infrastructure and support services, ideally positioned to contribute to the growing public transport network in the area. ## Notice Further to the rollout of the Bus Franchising programme across Greater Manchester, TfGM are seeking to engage with potential Suppliers for the provision of Driver Welfare Facilities across the Bee Network for use by bus drivers and other frontline Bee Network staff. TfGM are seeking facilities which will be situated at suitable locations across the bus network and will be open 15 minutes prior to the first service passing and close no earlier than 15 minutes after the final service is scheduled to pass. It is envisaged that this requirement will cover the provision of between 15-20 facilities across Greater Manchester, though this is subject to change. ### Planning Information Further to the rollout of the Bus Franchising programme across Greater Manchester, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are seeking to engage with potential suppliers in relation to the provision of driver welfare facilities across the Bee Network, for use by bus drivers and other frontline Bee Network staff. TfGM are seeking requests for information from potential suppliers to understand the current market landscape and potential supplier capabilities. 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: DN786809. Market engagement responses are required by no later than 4pm on Friday 29th August 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048502-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work - 63712000 - Support services for road transport ## Release History - 13 Aug 2025 at 14:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048502-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048502-2025 13th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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