--- title: "Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+) Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf4.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester is embarking on the Bus Depot Electrification Programme (Tranche 5+), currently at the tender stage, with an active procurement notice dated 27th January 2026. The procurement process involves a framework for electrifying bus depots including the design and construction at Wigan and Wythenshawe locations. This significant infrastructure project falls under the 'works' category; however, services are also part of the procurement. It employs a selective procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 23rd February 2026 and the expected award period concluding on 1st September 2026, involving a total estimated contract value of £65,000,000. The programme objectives align with TFGM's aim to contribute to a carbon-neutral environment by 2038. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises with expertise in electric infrastructure development, bus depot construction, and high voltage installation. SMEs and ventures with innovative solutions in sustainable transport and energy efficiency are well-positioned to leverage this contract. With a focus on maximizing efficiency and delivering social value within Greater Manchester, businesses equipped with capabilities in detailed design and efficient, non-disruptive construction practices should consider competing for this contract. The procurement's emphasis on quality and cost, comprising 70% quality and 30% cost in the award criteria, further underscores the importance of delivering superior, cost-effective solutions. ## Notice TfGM is looking to establish a framework with a single contracting partner for the delivery of the next and final tranches of the Bus Depot Electrification Programme. The delivery will included both design and final construction delivery for each depot as well as any enhancement work required for existing depots already fully electrified. Currently the designs are at RIBA stage 2 and the appointed contracting partner will progress these further to detailed design (RIBA stage 4) through to future construction, delivery and handover. The initial programme requirements cover the design and construction at the Wigan and Wythenshawe Bus Depots. The intention is that subject to the successful delivery of both Wigan and Wythenshawe, TfGM will award further call off contracts for additional depots along with any further electrification enhancement work at depots already electrified. The overriding objective of the new delivery model is to enable TfGM to sustainably and safely develop a range of electrical infrastructure interventions in the least disruptive manner to the ongoing operation; whilst maximising efficiency and effectiveness through innovation in relation to time, cost and quality as well as delivering tangible social value benefits withing Greater Manchester and supporting TfGM in its ambition to be a carbon neutral organisation by 2038. ### Planning Information Further engagement will be dependent on responses received from the Pre-Market Engagement responses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007020-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000,000 | | Lots value | £65,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34144910 - Electric buses - 45213311 - Bus station construction work - 45315400 - High voltage installation work - 50113200 - Bus maintenance services - 60210000 - Public transport services by railways - 63712100 - Bus station services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 11:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007020-2026 - 8 Dec 2025 at 14:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080666-2025 - 5 Dec 2025 at 16:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080342-2025 - 5 Dec 2025 at 11:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080051-2025 - 1 Dec 2025 at 13:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078490-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007020-2026 27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080666-2025 8th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080342-2025 5th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080051-2025 5th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078490-2025 1st December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com PSQ Document Draft ITN Draft Framework Contract Draft NEC4 ECC 'Call Off' Contract via Pro Contract ePortal - Reference Number DN798404 Documents will be freely available following issue of this notice (https://procontract.due-north.com) ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.comDN798404 - https://tfgm.com - 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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