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title: "5G Innovation Region M&E"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067904"
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# 5G Innovation Region M&E

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067904

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester has completed the procurement stage for the "5G Innovation Region M&E" project, focusing on traffic monitoring services within the Greater Manchester area, particularly Hindley. The aim was to establish a robust evaluation framework to assess the impact of new technologies on traffic flow, travel times, and bus performance. This procurement process fell under services and proceeded with a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The award to Aimsun Limited was signed on 25th February 2026, and the contract period runs from then until 31st July 2026. This is a significant project reflecting the advancements in traffic management and evaluation through innovative solutions facilitated by a sub-central government public authority.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic monitoring and evaluation services to leverage innovative technologies like Aimsun Live. Companies with expertise in assessing technological impacts on public transportation and urban mobility are most suitable to compete in this domain. The contract is well-positioned for SMEs due to its direct procurement method and absence of competition thresholds, making it an attractive opportunity for business growth in the modern transport technology sector. Additionally, engaging in similar projects can position business entities for future prospects within public authority partnerships and urban infrastructure advancements.

## Notice

This project delivers a monitoring & evaluation exercise for the Aimsun Live deployment in Hindley. It establishes a robust evaluation framework to assess the impact of Aimsun Live on traffic flow, travel times and bus performance. The work will produce a final technical M&E report and presentation summarising the findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029615-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,823 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIMSUN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029615-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029615-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aimsun.com
- https://tfgm.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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