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ClosedStage · preprocurement

Transport for Greater Manchester

Tram Train vehicle manufacturer Market Engagement

Transport EquipmentCPV 34600000
Value£1
Deadline31 Jan 2020
Published4 Dec 2019
RegionNorth West
Timeline
Published 4 Dec 2019ClosedCloses 31 Jan 2020
Contract value in context
£1total contract value
median £102k
this tender£0£2.9m

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The brief

As part of the Draft Delivery Plan 2020 - 2025 in support of the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040,TfGM has a number of proposals to introduce tram-train services to part of an enhanced rapid transport public transport offering.

The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to enable TfGM to gain a better understanding of thecapabilities of the tram-train vehicle supplier market.This knowledge will assist TfGM in planning the proposedfuture tram-train specification and procurement in a way that best aligns with the capabilities ofthe market.In addition, the knowledge gained will enable TfGM to take account of the tram-train vehicle capabilities andlimitations in developing the extensions and future operational service plans.

Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should; 1.

Register interest on the Pro-Contract ePortal 2.

Email david.gregg@tfgm.com confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address.

Following receipt of the above TfGM will issue (via Pro Contract) a non-disclosure agreement that will need tobe signed and returned via the ePortal.

TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020.

Further to the above and subject to questionnaire response it is TfGM's intention to further engage withrespondees via supplier days between February and April 2020.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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2025 in support of the Greater Manchester

2025 in support of the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040,TfGM has a number of proposals to introduce tram-train services to part of an enhanced rapid transport public transport offering.

02

Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement

Interested suppliers responding to this market engagement exercise should;.

03

Email david.gregg@tfgm.com confirming interest and provide their

Email david.gregg@tfgm.com confirming interest and provide their registered Pro Contract prime contact'semail address.

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TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail

TfGM will, upon receipt, issue further detail and a supplier questionnairethat should be returned via the Pro Contract ePortal by 31/01/2020.

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Source & provenance
OCID
a2a5ee95-a855-4237-b3eb-6d153ef19d03
Stage
preprocurement · Closed
Source
Contracts Finder
Buyer ref
GMPTE001-DN450813-40839031
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